General Duty Nurse - (198160)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating care for patients, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience, with a focus on effective communication and the ability to handle emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience required.
• Two years' recent related experience for specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to apply the nursing process

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

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. The 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 following 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' recent related experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively and in an organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf