General Duty Nurse - (198937)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care while ensuring safety and adherence to established standards. Join a team committed to continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's recent related experience.
• Specialty certification required for specific units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Stress Management

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

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 in 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, 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.
• Minimum of 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, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in an organized manner for patient care.
• 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.

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