Registered Nurse - (213007)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port McNeill seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating client care and responding to emergencies. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant experience. This role is essential for client safety and quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is mandatory.
• Requires two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Basic Life Support Level C is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients 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

Apply the nursing process effectively

Physically perform the duties of the position

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Remain calm in stressful situations

Education

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

Two years' recent related experience or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

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