General Duty Nurse - (220450)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess recent nursing experience. The role emphasizes patient and staff safety, and effective communication skills are essential. Experience in critical care is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a practicing RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Physical ability to perform the nursing duties required.
• Must have effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Ensure safety and quality improvement measures are upheld.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective communication

Calm under stress

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education or equivalent

One year’s 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.

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.