General Duty Nurse - (218252)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. Applicants must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and one year of recent experience. Candidates should demonstrate effective nursing skills, physical capability, and strong communication abilities. This role emphasizes patient safety and continuous improvement in care quality.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• One year's recent related experience.
• Specialty unit certification required for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

Skills

Effective nursing process application

Physical ability

Effective communication

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives Registration

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