Registered Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care and coordinate direct client care. The role requires a strong ability to respond to emergencies and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, emergency department experience, and essential skills in communication and nursing. Competitive compensation and support for continuous learning will be offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent related experience or equivalent education.
• Valid BC Drivers License.
• ACLS preferred for Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients as part of a team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff.

Skills

Apply the nursing process effectively

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Remain calm in stressful situations

Calm under stress and emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Job description

Cormorant Island Community Health Centre (CICHC) - Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 CA (Primary)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant and two (2) years' recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Basic Life Support, Level C required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care preferred. Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills and Abilities

• Apply the nursing process effectively in a well‑organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physically perform the duties of the position.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

Please note All RN positions at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre require Emergency Department experience.