General Duty Nurse - (222821)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Nanaimo, Canada, is seeking a registered nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate will have current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and experience in clinical settings. This nursing role emphasizes quality and safety, requiring effective communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure. Successful candidates will join a team dedicated to patient-centered care in a dynamic health environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with recent experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to perform nursing duties according to established standards.
• Specialty certification required for certain unit positions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively

Effective communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Basic Life Support, Level C

Recognized post-basic education for clinical areas

Two years' recent related experience for critical care and specialty units

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