ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare organization in New Brunswick seeks a qualified Registered Nurse for a Critical Care position. Responsibilities include planning and delivering direct nursing care to patients, both in hospitals and the community, guided by the Nurse Manager. Candidates must have at least 2 years of Critical Care experience and registration with the BC College of Nurses. Additionally, effective communication skills and the ability to prioritize workload are essential for ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse registrant with BC College of Nurses.
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care nursing experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsabilités

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.
• Work under the guidance of Nurse Manager or Department Head.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Workload organization

Internal/external communication

Physical capability

Formation

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses

Minimum 2 years in Critical Care Nursing

Accredited Critical Care course

Description du poste

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

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience and or an accredited Critical Care course. Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) are assets.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.