General Duty Nurse - (219875)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nanaimo seeks a Registered Nurse to assess and evaluate patient care while ensuring safety and quality in nursing practice. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have recent nursing experience. This position involves direct patient interaction and requires effective communication skills and calmness 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in nursing practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Calm in stressful situations

Ability to perform nursing duties

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College

Basic Life Support, Level C

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: 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.