Primary Care Nurse - (220154)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Primary Care Nurse to deliver direct patient care and health promotion programs at Gold River Health Centre. The ideal candidate will hold a Remote Nursing Certification, have three years of recent nursing experience, and possess strong skills in clinical competence and effective communication. This role requires working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Three years' recent related experience in nursing.
• Knowledge of available programs and services in delivering community care.
• Valid BC driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health promotion programs to individuals and groups.
• Provide direct patient/client care at Gold River Health Centre.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Apply nursing process as required

Demonstrate clinical competence

Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Education

Remote Nursing Certification

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C)

Basic Life Support, Level C certificate

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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.

Working independently and participating as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Primary Care Nurse is responsible for direct patient/client care at Gold River Health Centre, and delivers health promotion programs to individuals and groups in a variety of settings in the designated rural area.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Remote Nursing Certification or eligible for Remote Nursing Certification to be obtained within one (1) year of hire. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant. Three (3) years' recent related experience; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Basic Life Support, Level C certificate. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Valid BC drivers license

Skills And Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competence.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and their caregivers/families.
• Demonstrate conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Fact-find and seek out information and/or resources.
• Intervene in crisis or difficult situations.
• Organize and prioritize service needs and delivery of service.
• Prioritize and organize work.
• Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Promote positive change.
• Operate related equipment, including computers.
• Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Use personal vehicle.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1933.pdf