General Duty Nurse - (214531)

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

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their team. The role involves assessing and providing high-quality nursing care to patients, with responsibilities spanning various specialties. Candidates must be registered nurses with a commitment to patient safety and improvement, along with relevant certifications and experience. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related nursing experience.
• Specialty certifications required for specific units.
• Two years' recent experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Ensure patient and staff safety while continuously improving care quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Ability to perform nursing duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post-basic education in 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