General Duty Nurse - (213837)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada seeks a registered nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for patients. Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care under supervision. Candidates must meet BC nursing regulations and preferably have one year of related experience. This position emphasizes continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's recent related experience.
• Specialty certification required for unit positions.
• Two years' experience for critical care units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide nursing care for assigned patients.
• Evaluate patient care in accordance with established policies.
• Work under supervision of care coordinators or managers.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Ability to perform under stress

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education in nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

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