General Duty Nurse - (223523)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port Alberni is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe and effective nursing care to assigned patients. Under the supervision of the Care Coordinator, you'll assess and evaluate patient needs while adhering to established policies. Must have BC RN registration, Basic Life Support certification, and relevant clinical education. Experience in critical care and specialty units preferred. A commitment to patient safety and quality improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications and experience.
• Specialty certifications required for specific units.
• Minimum one year of related experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work under the supervision of the Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in nursing practice.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Ability to perform physical 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 or equivalent

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.