General Duty Nurse - (217604)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Nanaimo is seeking a registered nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. Candidates must possess a valid registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant experience in nursing care. Specialty certification is required for specific units. Competitive compensation and a commitment to patient safety are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Basic Life Support, Level C required.
• One year's recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Education

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

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas or equivalent

One year's recent related experience

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 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 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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