General Duty Nurse - (216317)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider on Vancouver Island seeks a Registered Nurse to assess and provide nursing care for patients. This role requires active registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, as well as one year of recent experience. Candidates should have essential lifesaving certifications, with advanced qualifications preferred for critical care and specialty units. Join a team dedicated to patient and staff safety in an environment committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN is essential.
• One year of recent related experience is required.
• Advanced certification required for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
• Implements established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively

Physical ability to perform the duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

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

One year's 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