General Duty Nurse - (222552)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a registered nurse to assess and provide patient care while ensuring safety and quality. The role demands effective communication and the ability to handle stress. Candidates must possess registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with recent experience in a clinical setting. This position offers the opportunity to work under supervision and contribute towards enhancing patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• One year's recent related experience required.
• Specialty certification required for specialty unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of the Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to perform under stress

Organized nursing process application

Education

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

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post‑basic education for clinical areas

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, assess, plan, provide and evaluate 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.

View the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1858.pdf