General Duty Nurse - (222364)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority located in Vancouver Island is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. Ideal candidates must have current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, a Basic Life Support certification, and at least one year of recent nursing experience. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring candidates to manage stressful situations effectively. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a practicing RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintain quality and safety in nursing practices.
• Collaborate effectively with the Care Coordinator and Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Effective nursing process application

Physical ability for job duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post-basic education for clinical areas

One year of recent related experience

Job description

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf