General Duty Nurse - (216162)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a registered nurse to assess and provide patient care under the supervision of a Care Coordinator. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, including BC registration and recent experience in clinical settings, ensuring high standards of care and safety. Specialty unit experience will be an asset, contributing to dynamic healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Requires registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year’s recent related experience.
• Specialty certification required for specific units (Emergency, ICU, etc.).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to remain calm under stress

Ability to apply the nursing process

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 shared responsibility. The 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 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 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 here.