Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (221848)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care within the community and hospital settings. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of recent Critical Care nursing experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse contacts. Responsibilities include adhering to nursing standards and performing duties associated with transesophageal echocardiography for specialized positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation.
• Training in transesophageal echocardiography is required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Adhere to unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, and policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

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.