Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (219883)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses, at least 2 years of recent Critical Care experience, and strong communication skills. This role prioritizes patient safety and quality care, offering an opportunity to impact community health positively.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure quality and safety in nursing practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Critical Care nursing experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.

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.