Endoscopy Nurse/Minor Surgical Specialty Clinics/Ambulatory Care Unit Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Endoscopy Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Campbell River. The role involves assessing and providing nursing care in various specialty clinics, requiring specialized education and experience. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years recent, related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Experience in Endoscopy, Urodynamics, Minor Surgical Specialty clinics, and Procedural Sedation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching skills

Judgment skills

Observation skills

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Post-basic education in Gastroenterology and Urodynamics

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Ambulatory Care setting and Specialty clinics such as Endoscopy, Urodynamics, Minor Surgical Plastics, and Cataract Sedation Nursing, the Endoscopy Nurse functions as an experienced, self-directed surgical care nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Post-basic education in Gastroenterology and Urodynamics; training in Endoscopy, Urodynamics, Minor Surgical Specialty clinics, Procedural Sedation, and two (2) years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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

Basic Life Support, Level C.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, observation, and patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrate tact and empathy.
• Prioritize and organize patient demands and care needs.
• Operate related equipment.
• 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 the duties of the position.
• Work independently, with limited supervision.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1867.pdf