ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (218674)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Canada is seeking experienced Critical Care Nurses. You will provide essential nursing care to patients in various settings, adhering to high safety and quality standards. The role requires a registered nurse with at least two years of Critical Care experience and strong communication skills. This is a vital role in maintaining patient health and safety in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• 2+ years of Critical Care nursing experience.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias with 75% on VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital/community.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met as per BCCNM guidelines.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Workload organization and priority setting

Effective interaction with diverse contacts

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

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

Minimum 2 years recent 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.

Island Health, also known as the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is the publicly funded health care provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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