General Duty Nurse - (203863)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care while ensuring patient and staff safety. Effective communication and the ability to remain calm in emergencies are essential. Join us in making a difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Minimum of one year's recent related experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Calmness in Stressful Situations

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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.
• Minimum of one year's recent related experience.

Specialty unit nurse positions also require area-specific specialty certification for the unit. Additional certifications are required for specific roles:

• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool 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 of 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more details, see the full job description here.