General Duty Nurse - (219464)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Port Alberni is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have a minimum of one year’s related experience. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety in a collaborative healthcare environment, requiring effective communication and the ability to act calmly in emergencies.

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 in nursing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Two years' recent related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate 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.