General Duty Nurse - (214751)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care under supervision. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and experience in critical care areas.

Qualifications

• At least one year's recent related experience.
• Specialty certification required for specialty unit nurses.
• Two years' experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Effective application of the nursing process

Effective verbal and written communication

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

Job description

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

Under the general supervision of the Care Coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, the nurse assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN. Basic Life Support, Level C, required. Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least one year's recent related experience.

• Specialty unit nurses require area-specific specialty certification.
• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective application of the nursing process in patient care.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

Island Health, also known as Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded healthcare provider in southwestern British Columbia.

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