General Duty Nurse

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient safety and quality care. As a registered nurse, you will assess and provide nursing care to patients, ensuring adherence to established policies and standards. This role requires effective communication, the ability to remain calm in emergencies, and physical capability to perform nursing duties. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity at a leading health authority is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure patient and staff safety in accordance with established standards.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Effective Communication

Calmness in Stressful Situations

Physical Ability to Perform Duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic Education in 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 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 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.