General Duty Nurse

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Alberni-Clayoquot is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for patients. Ideal candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess Basic Life Support certification. The role requires effective communication, the ability to act calmly in emergencies, and at least one year of recent nursing experience. Specialty certifications may be needed for certain units like Emergency and ICU.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience.
• Specialty unit certification required for specific units.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Effectively apply nursing processes in caring for patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability

Calm under pressure

Nursing process application

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, 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.