General Duty Nurse - (217600)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo seeks a Registered Nurse accountable for assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing care for patients. Candidates must register with the BC College of Nurses and have experience in critical care or specialty units. Join a team committed to patient and staff safety within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience in nursing.
• Specialty certification required for specific unit positions.
• Two years' experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with Care Co-coordinator and Patient Care Manager.
• Maintain patient and staff safety according to policies and standards.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively

Physical ability to perform the duties

Effective communication skills

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

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 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