ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (222848)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a registered nurse in Critical Care to provide direct nursing care in the hospital or community. The ideal candidate must have at least two years of recent Critical Care nursing experience, successfully complete the VIHA ECG Challenge exam, and hold an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. This role requires effective communication and the ability to organize workloads, ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• 2+ years of recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Ability in arrhythmia interpretation with a minimum score of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients/residents.
• Work in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
• Report to Nurse Manager or designated authority.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Minimum 2 years 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

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.