General Duty Nurse - (214372)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority is seeking a registered nurse to assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients. Candidates must hold an RN registration from the BC College of Nurses and have one year of recent related experience. Effective communication skills and the ability to perform in emergency situations are essential. This role focuses on maintaining health and safety standards while providing quality care in various clinical settings.

Qualifications

• RN registration with BC College of Nurses required.
• One year of recent related experience needed.
• Specialization requires specific certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to apply nursing process effectively

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective verbal communication

Ability to act calmly in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post-basic education

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.

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