General Duty Nurse - (219672)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Duncan, BC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and evaluate nursing care under supervisory guidance. Required qualifications include BC registration, BLS certification, and relevant clinical experience. The role demands effective communication and physical readiness to handle duties in a nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a registered RN.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification required.
• One year of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under general supervision of Care Co-coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to apply nursing process

Physical ability for duties

Calmness in emergency situations

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

Post-basic education for clinical areas

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.

Qualifications

• 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