General Duty Nurse - (215663)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Port Alberni seeks a registered nurse to join their team, prioritizing patient and staff safety. The nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, and providing nursing care under the supervision of a care coordinator. The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills and applicable qualifications, including RN registration.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• One year of recent related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients under supervision.
• Ensure quality and safety in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Calmness in emergencies

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education in 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 shared responsibility. 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 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, Pediatrics, 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf