ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to deliver direct nursing care in critical care settings. The role requires a minimum of two years of recent critical care nursing experience and a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Key skills include effective communication, organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage interactions with diverse contacts. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• 2 years of recent Critical Care nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.
• Plan and implement nursing care according to policies and standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle various contacts

Physical ability to perform nursing duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.