ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (222144)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for Critical Care nursing. Responsibilities include planning and providing nursing care to patients in accordance with standards and protocols. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of Critical Care experience and must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This position underscores the importance of patient safety and quality improvement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Continuously improves quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience

Accredited Critical Care course

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.