General Duty Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; Presencial; CAD 57.000 - 82.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Island Health's West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC is seeking a registered nurse for a regular part-time position. Under supervision, you will assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients while adhering to established policies and safety standards.

Required are RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, BLS Level C, and at least one year of related experience; post-basic education or certifications are preferred depending on unit needs.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients under supervision.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintain patient and staff safety as a priority and contribute to quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Nursing process

Communication

Stress management

Clinical assessment

Educación

RN registration

BLS Level C

Post-basic education

1 year related experience

Descripción del empleo

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.77

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

55.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, 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 required 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 also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (i.e. Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

More information on working at West Coast General Hospital may be found at: https://youtu.be/amD__Ko_6SY