General Duty Nurse - (215533)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The ideal candidate must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and one year's recent related experience. Effective communication skills and the ability to handle stress in emergency situations are essential. This is a critical role in ensuring patient and staff safety while maintaining high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year's recent related experience.
• Area-specific specialty certification for specialty unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients under supervision.
• Apply the nursing process effectively to patient care.
• Remain calm and respond effectively in emergencies.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to handle stress

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) registration

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