General Duty Nurse - (213064)

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

Job summary

A health authority is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients in Port Alberni. Under the supervision of management, the nurse will assess, plan, and evaluate care in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate will possess registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, certification in Basic Life Support, and relevant clinical experience. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety while ensuring continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification required.
• Specialty certification for specific units if applying for specialty positions.
• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Two years' recent related experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective communication skills

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education

One year's recent related experience

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.

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