General Duty Nurse - (218460)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Nanaimo seeks a Registered Nurse to assess and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and possess Basic Life Support certification. Recent experience in critical care or emergency settings is preferred. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes and ensuring safety while providing care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• One year's recent related experience is required for the position.
• Emergency Room, ICU, and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively for assigned patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under stress

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses

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