Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (220290)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is looking for a Registered Nurse with a focus on providing critical nursing care. Candidates must have substantial experience in critical care settings, effective communication skills, and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This role involves working collaboratively with various medical and community representatives while ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse status with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two or more years of recent Critical Care nursing experience needed.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias and pass ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Collaborate with medical and community representatives.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in care delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal effectiveness

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum 2 years Critical Care nursing experience

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

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