Staff Nurse - (213269)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Staff Nurses to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality care, aligning with the organization's vision and values. As a Staff Nurse, you will coordinate and deliver direct care to clients, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and nursing practices. The position offers opportunities for specialization in various units, including Critical Care and Pediatrics, requiring relevant certifications and experience. Join a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact patient well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Specialty certification required for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care utilizing the nursing process.

Skills

Nursing Process

Communication Skills

Physical Ability

Calmness in Emergency Situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Specialty Certification (if applicable)

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Within the framework of hospital and nursing department philosophy, mission, and standards, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice, and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Nursing, the Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The nurse is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process, provides direction to auxiliary personnel and staff, and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• General duty staff nurse positions also require Basic Life Support, Level C. Post-basic education for clinical areas, and up to one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Specialty unit nurse positions, such as Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Recovery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry, also require specialty certification for the unit. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Critical Care, Emergency, and Intensive Care nurse positions also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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