General Duty Nurse - (216156)

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

Job summary

Island Health seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide quality nursing care. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in patient assessment and care while being registered with BC College of Nurses. Candidates must also have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification needed for specific units.
• 2 years experience needed for critical care specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in care practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to perform under stress

Nursing process application

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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