Critical Care Cardiac Registered Nurse - (223182)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide critical care nursing services both in the hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate must hold current registration with the BC College of Nurses and have at least 2 years of recent Critical Care experience. Responsibilities include planning and delivering nursing care in alignment with established standards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community.
• Plan and implement nursing care according to standards and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience

Tools

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.