General Duty Nurse - (203985)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing care while ensuring safety and compliance with established standards. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities to work in specialty units.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification required for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as a priority.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

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

Recognized post-basic education

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 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 for relevant 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, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively 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