General Duty Nurse - (213591)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in delivering high-quality patient care. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring the nurse to assess, plan, and evaluate care in line with established standards. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations with calmness. With a commitment to continuous improvement, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BC registration and Basic Life Support certification.
• One year of recent related nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Nursing process application

Calmness in stressful situations

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

Job description

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. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of 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 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 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 positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Critical care and specialty units (e.g., 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.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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