General Duty Nurse - (215539)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a qualified nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for patients, following established policies and procedures. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and certification in Basic Life Support, along with one year's recent related experience.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification needed for certain units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas or equivalent

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 all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Care Coordinator or the Patient Care Manager, the nurse assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients based on 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, is 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 of recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively and in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more information, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf