ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (214241)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with critical care experience to join their team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement, aligning with the organization’s vision and values. You will be responsible for planning and delivering direct nursing care to patients in various settings, ensuring adherence to established standards and guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to prioritize workload effectively, and demonstrate competency in critical care practices. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your nursing career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.
• Ensures compliance with BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Ability to Handle Diverse Contacts

Physical Ability for Nursing Duties

Education

RN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Critical Care Nursing Experience (2+ years)

Accredited 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 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