General Duty Nurse - (212965)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. Candidates must hold a valid RN certification, Basic Life Support, and relevant experience, especially in critical care areas. The role prioritizes patient and staff safety and involves continuous quality improvement. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year's recent related experience.
• Area specific specialty certification for specialty unit positions.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for emergency positions.
• Two years' experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Ensure quality and safety in all aspects of nursing responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Nursing process application

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

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

• 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.