ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (218768)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a registered nurse with critical care experience. The role involves planning and providing nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and working with healthcare teams. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have relevant skills and experience in critical care nursing.

Qualifications

• Currently registered RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Critical Care nursing.
• Able to interpret arrhythmias with a minimum score on the ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with policies.
• Plan and coordinate nursing activities with the healthcare team.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical durability

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years of Critical Care nursing experience

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) knowledge

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.