General Duty Nurse - (214646)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care under supervision in various clinical settings. Candidates must have a BC RN registration and basic life support certification, with one year of recent experience. Additional qualifications for specialty units may include advanced certifications and further experience. This role emphasizes effective communication and the ability to function calmly in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of recent related experience.
• Two years of recent experience for critical care and specialty units.
• Specialty unit certification may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

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

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.

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