Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (217486)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Canada is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide critical care nursing to patients. The role includes planning and delivering care according to established guidelines and requires a minimum of 2 years in Critical Care nursing. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Ability in arrhythmia interpretation with a passing mark on the ECG Challenge exam.
• Training in transesophageal echocardiography for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with policies.
• Work with the Nurse Manager or designated heads.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience and or an accredited Critical Care course. Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam. Advanced Cardiac Life Support is an asset.

Echocardiography nurse positions also require:

• Training in transesophageal echocardiography, cardioversions and procedural sedation, plus two (2) years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required for Echocardiography nurse positions.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3025.pdf