General Duty Nurse - (214882)

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

Job summary

A health authority on Vancouver Island seeks a Registered Nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for patients. Candidates must have BC RN registration, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in emergencies. This position entails working under supervision and requires relevant experience in clinical settings. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Valid RN registration and one year's recent related experience required.
• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Two years' recent experience needed for Critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Effective communication

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

Job description

Overview

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.