General Duty Nurse - (217317)

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

Job summary

An healthcare organization is seeking a registered nurse in Nanaimo to provide patient care under supervision. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess relevant education and experience, including courses in Basic Life Support. The role involves assessing and planning nursing care and requires effective communication skills, along with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in BC with relevant experience.
• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively.
• Physical ability to perform nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Communication

Ability to perform under stress

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

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 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