Medical Imaging Nurse - (215250)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Canada seeks a Medical Imaging Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves assisting in specialized imaging procedures, providing patient care for diverse age groups, and requires post-basic education in critical care and relevant certifications. The ideal candidate will have strong nursing skills, including organizational and judgment abilities, and be committed to maintaining safety and quality in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• 2 years of recent related experience.
• ACLS certification and Level C BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Act as a scrub and circulating nurse during interventional procedures.
• Consult and collaborate with medical professionals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching skills

Judgment skills

Patient assessment skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in critical care nursing

Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Reporting to the Leader or designate, the Medical Imaging Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team performing various specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with interventional procedures for patients of all ages, including critically ill patients or those attached to life-support equipment, acting as a scrub and circulating nurse, and preparing for fluctuating workloads and unexpected critical situations. The nurse may also be on-call as needed, consults and collaborates with 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).
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply the nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Show sound judgment, observation, and patient assessment skills.
• Exhibit tact and empathy.
• Prioritize and organize patient demands and care needs.
• Operate related equipment.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Foster good public relations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physically capable of performing duties, such as standing for extended periods and working under the weight of lead protective gear.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

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