General Duty Nurse - (214646)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating care in accordance with established policies. Candidates must have a valid nursing registration and relevant experience, especially in specialty units if applicable. This position emphasizes effective communication and the ability to perform under pressure, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience required.
• Specialty unit positions require area-specific certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to apply nursing process

Calmness in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

Job description

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 registrant.
• Basic Life Support, Level C, required.
• Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year's recent related experience.

Specialty unit nurse positions also require area-specific specialty certification for the unit. Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Critical care and specialty units (e.g., Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years of recent related 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.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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