Registered Nurse - (211001)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care and coordinate direct client care within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a current RN registration, 2 years of experience, and Basic Life Support certification. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies and ensuring quality care for clients. This is an opportunity to contribute to patient safety and well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN registrant is required.
• 2 years' recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care utilizing the nursing process.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Calmness under stress

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years' recent related experience

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.

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 to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1940.pdf