General Duty Nurse - (213173)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a highly qualified Registered Nurse to join their team in Port Alberni. The role involves assessing and providing comprehensive nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and requiring at least one year of relevant experience. Candidates should have active RN registration, relevant certifications, and be skilled in applying nursing processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN.
• One year's recent related experience.
• Certification for specialty units may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Work under the supervision of the Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Calm in Stressful Situations

Nursing Process Application

Physical Ability

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives Registration

Post-basic Education

Basic Life Support, Level C

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.

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