General Duty Nurse - (223258)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nanaimo, Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. Under the supervision of management, the role emphasizes patient and staff safety adhering to established standards. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with relevant education and recent experience. Specialization in critical care or emergency may also be needed depending on the unit. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• One year's recent related experience.
• Area specific specialty certification required for certain units.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
• Works under supervision of the Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Implements established policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Calm under pressure

Education

Post-basic nursing education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

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, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.

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, 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.