General Duty Nurse - (216187)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo is seeking a registered nurse to provide nursing care to assigned patients under supervision. This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care while adhering to established standards. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess a minimum of one year of recent related experience.

Qualifications

• Registration as an RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• One year's recent related experience needed.
• Specialty certification required for specialty unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under supervision.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Ability to apply nursing process

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to act in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education as required

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to assigned patients under supervision, following established policies, procedures and standards; assess, plan, implement and evaluate care; contribute to quality and safety initiatives as part of daily practice.

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.