General Duty Nurse - (211711)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate will have registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with basic life support certification. Effective communication and the ability to handle emergencies are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related nursing experience required.
• Specialty unit certification for specific units may be required.
• Two years' recent experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Co-coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Ensure quality and safety in nursing practices.

Skills

Effective nursing process application

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Calmness in emergency situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized 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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve 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, 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf