General Duty Nurse - (222974)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a registered nurse in Port Alberni to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care under supervision. Candidates must have a valid BC nursing registration and relevant experience. Critical care and specialty nursing positions require additional certifications. This role is vital for ensuring patient safety and quality of care in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience.
• Specialty unit nurse positions may require specific certification.
• Two years' recent experience required for critical care units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Organizational skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Post‑basic education in 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