General Duty Nurse - (215440)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its team in Port Alberni. The successful candidate will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care under the supervision of experienced professionals. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety while allowing for continuous improvement in quality care through collaboration and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification required.
• One year's recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Collaborate under the supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Adhere to established policies and standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post-basic education

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in 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 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 positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Critical care and specialty units (e.g., 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.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more details, see the full job description here.