General Duty Nurse - (213117)

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 the ability to assess, plan, and provide nursing care effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. With a focus on continuous improvement in quality and safety, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• One year's recent related experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Nursing Process

Communication Skills

Calmness Under Pressure

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 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.