General Duty Nurse - (219464)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Alberni is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for assigned patients. The ideal candidate must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and experience in specialty units. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs and implementing care plans while ensuring staff and patient safety.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience in nursing.
• Area specific specialty certification required for specialty unit positions.
• Two years' recent related experience for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as priority responsibilities.
• Implement quality improvements in all aspects of the position.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability

Ability to remain calm in emergency situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support Level C

Recognized post-basic education

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.