General Duty Nurse - (214646)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care. This role involves assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care, ensuring safety and quality in a clinical setting. Candidates must have BC registration and relevant experience, particularly in critical care specialties, and must possess effective communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification required for specific units.
• Two years related experience for critical care areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as a priority.

Skills

Communication

Nursing Process Application

Stress Management

Physical Ability

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, 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