General Duty Nurse - (222917)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate will have one year's recent nursing experience and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Additional specialty certification is required for specific units, and candidates must be able to effectively communicate and remain calm in emergencies. This role prioritizes patient safety and quality care in line with the organization’s values.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience in nursing.
• Specialty certification for relevant unit may be required.
• Two years' recent related experience for critical care units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under supervision of Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Calm under stress

Physical ability for duties

Education

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

Basic Life Support, Level C

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