General Duty Nurse - (214372)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for patients. This role involves working within various clinical settings and ensuring patient safety and adherence to standards. Candidates must have BC College registration and relevant nursing experience, with opportunities in specialty units.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related nursing experience required.
• Specialty certification may be needed for specific units.
• Two years' recent experience for specialized roles (ICU, Emergency, etc.)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in stress

Nursing process application

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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, 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 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