General Duty Nurse - (216315)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and provide care for patients under supervision. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, Basic Life Support certification, and one year of related experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure. This position emphasizes quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year's recent related experience required.
• Area-specific specialty certification for specialty roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in nursing practices.

Skills

Effective nursing process application

Verbal and written communication

Calm under stress

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

One year of recent related experience

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