General Duty Nurse - (222876)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port Alberni 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 and possess related nursing experience. Responsibilities include managing patient care under supervision and adhering to established standards. This position demands strong communication skills and the ability to function well in stressful situations. Additional certifications may be required for specialty areas.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year's recent related nursing experience required.
• Specialty certification required for certain unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients under supervision.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement processes.
• Manage care in specialty units if qualified.

Skills

Effective nursing process application

Physical capability for nursing duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C certification

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