ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (213051)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of recent Critical Care nursing experience and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is an asset. This position prioritizes patient safety and is critical in caring for those in need.

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 with a minimum score of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure quality and safety in accordance with policies and standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage workload

Physical capability

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum 2 years Critical Care nursing experience

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.

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.

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