General Duty Nurse - (216187)

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

Job summary

Island Health seeks a dedicated nurse responsible for assessing and providing nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess relevant certifications, bringing a minimum of one year of recent related experience. This role demands effective communication skills and the ability to act calmly in emergency situations, contributing to patient and staff safety aligned with Island Health's values.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year recent related experience required.
• Specialty unit nurses need area-specific certification.
• Emergency, ICU require additional certifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C certification

Recognized 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; therefore, continuous quality and safety improvements are inherent in 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 following 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 certification required.
• Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year's recent related experience.

• Specialty unit nurses require area-specific specialty certification.
• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years' recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively apply the nursing process in caring for patients.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful or emergency situations.

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