General Duty Registered Nurse - (218082)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care under the direction of the Head Nurse and/or physician. The role involves helping patients of all ages with varying needs, from minimal assistance to total personal care. The ideal candidate must possess registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have skills in acute care and community nursing. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN registrant.
• Skill and demonstrated ability to perform required duties.
• Ability to adapt skills to home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under direction of Head Nurse/physician.
• Help patients return to optimum health.
• Utilize skills acquired through recognized training programs.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Community nursing

Problem solving

Judgement in professional nursing care

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

Tools

Valid driver's licence

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

To provide nursing care under the direction of the Head Nurse and/or physician to selected patients of all ages whose needs will vary from minimal assistance to total personal care. Skills acquired through recognized training programs will be utilized to help the patient return to optimum health.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN registrant. Must possess the skill and demonstrated ability to perform the required duties and maintain acceptable standards of practice.

• Knowledge of and skill in acute care nursing and community nursing.
• Ability to adapt clinical and professional skills to the home and community settings.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Problem solving skills.
• Considerable judgement in professional nursing care.

Reference: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1855.pdf