ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (219870)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria seeks a Registered Nurse with critical care experience. Responsibilities include providing direct care to patients and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in Critical Care and BC nursing registration. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CRRT are assets.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients.
• Implements unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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

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