General Duty Nurse - (214020)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team. This role involves assessing, planning, and providing high-quality nursing care to patients while ensuring their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. With a focus on continuous improvement and patient-centered care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you're passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• 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

Effective Communication

Stress Management

Physical Ability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) Registration

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 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