General Duty Nurse - (216325)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care under the supervision of care coordinators. Responsibilities include assessing and evaluating patient care, requiring registration with the BC College of Nurses and a commitment to continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• One year's recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification for certain units is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Patient Care

Nursing Process Application

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives Registration

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 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.

About the company

Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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