ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (207839)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for Critical Care. The role involves planning and delivering nursing care to patients, ensuring adherence to safety standards and best practices. Ideal candidates will have recent critical care experience and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Follows unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College

Critical Care Course

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. 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 community, following 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, evidenced by a score of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) are assets.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3027.pdf