General Duty Nurse - (206815)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Port Alberni. The role focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care to patients while adhering to established standards and improving quality and safety. Candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have recent experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College registration.
• One year of recent related experience required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for specialty units needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in nursing practices.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to remain calm

Ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

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 role involves continuously improving quality and safety in all aspects of the 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 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 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 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.

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