ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (211185)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Registered Nurse for Critical Care positions. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients in various settings while adhering to established guidelines. Qualified candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses, have at least 2 years of Critical Care experience, and skills in arrhythmia interpretation. This position offers the opportunity to impact patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• In accordance with the unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives Registration

Critical Care nursing experience (minimum 2 years)

Accredited Critical Care course

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.