General Duty Nurse - (205977)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating care while adhering to established standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in nursing.

Qualifications

• At least one year's recent related experience.
• Specialty unit nurse positions require area-specific specialty certification.

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 remain calm in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized 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. Continuous improvement of 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, is required.
• Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year's recent related experience.

Specialty unit nurse positions also require area-specific specialty certification. 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 of recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively apply the nursing process 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, please refer to this document.