General Duty Nurse - (223269)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider on Vancouver Island seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The ideal candidate will have a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, Basic Life Support certification, and at least one year of recent nursing experience. Critical care experience is required for specialty unit roles. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety and requires effective communication and the ability to perform under pressure.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BC College certification.
• One year of recent related nursing experience is required.
• Two years of experience required for critical care and specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care for patients under supervision.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Calmness under pressure

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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