General Duty Nurse - (216032)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide high-quality patient care. In this role, you will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care under supervision, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess strong communication and nursing process application skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College; Basic Life Support certified.
• One year's recent related experience preferred.
• Area-specific specialty certification required for certain units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to apply nursing process

Physical ability to perform duties

Calm in stressful situations

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. 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 also 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 to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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