General Duty Nurse - (217449)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port Alberni seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and one year's recent experience. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to remain calm in emergencies. Special certifications may be required for specific units.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or equivalent.
• One year's recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients under supervision.
• Work in specialty unit positions if required.
• Stay organized and calm in stressful situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Ability to effectively apply nursing processes

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

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 shared responsibility. 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, the nurse 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 act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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