Medical Imaging Nurse - (214248)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Medical Imaging Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves performing specialized medical imaging procedures and assisting in critical situations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, including registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and relevant critical care training. You will be responsible for ensuring patient safety and quality care while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Requires post-basic education in critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interventional procedures for critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and demonstrate nursing best practices.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in critical care nursing

Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate

Job description

Job Description: Medical Imaging Nurse

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety are priorities and shared responsibilities. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Leader or designate, the Medical Imaging Nurse works as a member of a multidisciplinary team performing various specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with interventional procedures for patients of all ages, who may be critically ill and/or attached to life-support equipment, acting as a scrub and circulating nurse, preparing for and responding to fluctuating workloads and unexpected critical situations, and being on-call as needed. The nurse also consults, confers, and collaborates with healthcare providers such as radiologists, surgeons, and technologists, demonstrating initiative and expertise in nursing best practices.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Post-basic education in critical care nursing, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and as described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Show sound judgment, observation, and patient assessment skills.
• Exhibit tact and empathy.
• Prioritize and organize patient demands and care needs.
• Operate related equipment effectively.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Foster good public relations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to perform duties, such as standing for extended periods and working under the weight of lead protective gear.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

For more details, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3533.pdf