General Duty Nurse - (220443)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive care for patients. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing care under the supervision of a Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and a minimum of one year's related experience. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to remain calm 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Improve quality and safety in patient care.
• Work under the supervision of Care Co-coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective communication skills

Calm under stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Basic Life Support, Level C

One year of recent related experience

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Specialty certification for critical care units

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.