ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (217671)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a registered nurse with Critical Care experience to provide nursing care in hospitals or communities. Candidates must have BC RN registration and minimum 2 years in Critical Care. Skills in communication and organization are essential, as well as physical capability to perform duties. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in Critical Care nursing.
• Ability in arrhythmia interpretation with 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or community.
• Plan and execute care in compliance with nursing practice standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage workload

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

CRRT training

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