ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (218671)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada seeks a registered nurse with critical care experience. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients in the hospital and community while ensuring safety and quality. Candidates must have BC nursing registration and at least 2 years of critical care experience. Advanced Cardiac Life Support is an asset, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with critical care experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CRRT are assets.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias with a passing mark.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Plan and execute nursing assessments and interventions.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum 2 years of Critical Care nursing experience

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.

JD: jd.viha.ca/JD3027.pdf