General Duty Nurse - (216141)

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

Job summary

A prominent health authority in Canada seeks a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. This position requires the nurse to assess, plan, and evaluate care in accordance with established standards, emphasizing safety and quality. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations effectively.

Qualifications

• RN registration required.
• One year's recent related nursing experience.
• Specialty certification needed for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Maintaining patient safety and quality care standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Nursing process application

Physical fitness for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Two years' experience in critical care

Specialty certification for roles

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 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 an organized manner to care for assigned patients.
• 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.

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