General Duty Nurse - (212438)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring a commitment to continuous quality improvement. As a vital member of the nursing staff, you will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients, ensuring adherence to established standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, and a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care and work within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• One year of recent related experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under the supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Effective Communication

Calmness Under Stress

Physical Ability

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 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.