General Duty Nurse - (220724)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Alberni seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and provide nursing care. Candidates must have registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and relevant experience, including specialty unit certifications for roles in Emergency, ICU, and Critical Care. Strong communication and stress management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year recent related experience required.
• Specialty certifications for specific units are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Ensure adherence to established policies and standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Physical ability to perform duties

Application of nursing process

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

Two years 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.

Responsibilities

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.