General Duty Nurse - (213064)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Port Alberni is seeking a qualified nurse to assess and provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have registration with the BC College of Nurses and at least one year of relevant experience. Specialty certifications are required for specific units like Emergency and ICU. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN registrant required.
• One year's recent related experience necessary.
• Specialty unit nurses to have area-specific certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as a priority.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education in specific 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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general supervision of the Care 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 specific clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year's recent related experience.

Specialty unit nurses also require area-specific certification. Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Critical care and specialty units (e.g., Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years of recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively apply the nursing process in caring for assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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