General Duty Nurse - (216671)

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

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of the Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work calmly in stressful situations, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• At least one year's recent experience required.
• Specialty certification needed for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure patient and staff safety following established policies.
• Support continuous improvement in quality and safety.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post-basic education in 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. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is 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 required.
• Recognized post-basic education for specific clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year's recent related experience.

Specialty unit nurse positions also require area-specific specialty certification. Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Critical care and specialty units (e.g., 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 assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more details, see the full job description here.