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Medical Imaging Nurse

Island Health

Victoria

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Island Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Imaging Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Victoria, BC. The role involves performing specialized imaging procedures and assisting critically ill patients while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimum patient care. Candidates should hold relevant nursing qualifications and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with two years of recent experience.
Post-basic education in critical care nursing.
Ability to operate medical equipment and remain calm in emergencies.

Responsibilities

Perform various and specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures.
Assist with interventional procedures for critically ill patients.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and demonstrate nursing best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Empathy

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in critical care nursing

Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Leader or designate, the Medical Imaging Nurse works as a member of a multidisciplinary team performing various and specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures, assisting with interventional procedures for patients of all ages who may be critically ill and/or attached to life-support equipment, including acting as a scrub and circulating nurse; prepares for and responds to fluctuating workloads, unexpected critical situations and the requirement to be on-call as needed; consults, confers and collaborates with other healthcare providers such as radiologists, surgeons and technologists; and demonstrates initiative and expertise in nursing best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Post-basic education in critical care nursing, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and two (2) years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate.

Skills And Abilities

Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills.
Demonstrate sound judgment, observation and patient assessment skills.
Demonstrate tact and empathy.
Prioritize and organize patient demands made and care needs.
Operate related equipment.
Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
Foster good public relations.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Physically able to perform the duties of the position, such as being on her/his feet for extended periods and working under the weight of lead protective gear.
Work independently, with limited supervision.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3533.pdf

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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