General Duty Nurse - (212086)

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 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 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 require area-specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool 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 a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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