General Duty Nurse - (209866)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The ideal candidate should have registration with the BC College of Nurses and a minimum of one year of related experience. Effective communication and the ability to manage stress are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BC registration.
• One year of recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification may be needed for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in healthcare.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Stress management

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education

Job description

Overview

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, 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 required 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 also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (i.e. 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 a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.