ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse - (223022)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Canada is seeking registered nurses for Critical Care positions. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care and ensuring patient safety according to established guidelines. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have a minimum of 2 years of recent Critical Care experience. Effective communication, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to interpret arrhythmias are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Critical Care nursing experience.
• Ability in arrhythmia interpretation with a passing score on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with policies and standards.
• Plan care in alignment with unit philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

Reporting

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate.

Responsibilities

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.