General Duty Nurse - (215251)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada seeks a dedicated nurse to join their team. The nurse will be responsible for assessing and providing high-quality nursing care to patients, ensuring adherence to safety standards and policies. Ideal candidates have valid RN registration and relevant experience, including advanced certifications for specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum 1 year's related nursing experience required.
• Advanced certifications for specialty units may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Apply nursing process effectively in an organized manner.
• Remain calm and act appropriately in emergencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

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.

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