General Duty Nurse - (222698)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, possess Basic Life Support certification, and have at least one year of recent experience. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, with responsibilities specific to nursing standards and protocols within the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One year's recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process

Physical ability to perform the duties

Effective communication skills

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's 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, 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