Endoscopy Nurse/Minor Surgical Specialty Clinics/Ambulatory Care Unit Nurse - (210883)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Campbell River is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Nurse. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nursing care in specialized clinics. Candidates should possess relevant training and experience, and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent, related experience or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Ambulatory Care setting.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Judgment

Observation Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication

Education

Post-basic education in Gastroenterology

Training in Endoscopy

Training in Urodynamics

Training in Minor Surgical Specialty clinics

Training in Procedural Sedation

Job description

Job Description: Endoscopy Nurse

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Ambulatory Care setting and specialty clinics such as Endoscopy, Urodynamics, Minor Surgical Plastics, and Cataract Sedation, the Endoscopy Nurse functions as an experienced, self-directed surgical care nurse. Responsibilities include 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.
• Two (2) years of 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 per BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Foster good public relations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

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