General Duty Nurse - (218276)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive care for patients. The role includes assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care while ensuring safety and quality. Candidates must have BC nursing registration and effective communication skills. This position may involve specialty certification based on unit assignment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Remain calm and act appropriately in emergencies.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform duties under stress

Ability to apply nursing process

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized 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 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 require Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Critical care and specialty units (e.g., Emergency, ICU, O.R., P.A.R., Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry) require two years of recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively and 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.

For more details, see the full job description here.