General Duty Nurse - (212404)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients. This role involves direct assessment, planning, and evaluation of care in a clinical setting, ensuring a high standard of patient and staff safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, demonstrating the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of recent related experience.
• Specialty certification needed for units like Emergency, ICU.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for specific roles.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
• Works under supervision of Care Co-coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Physical ability to perform the duties

Effective communication both verbally and in writing

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education in 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 act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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