Registered Nurse - (214832)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will coordinate and administer care, addressing emergency situations effectively while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and care. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Recent related nursing experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Certification in Basic Life Support, Level C.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process application

Physical performance of duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Calmness in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview: Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard patients, 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. Recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Basic Life Support, Level C.

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/JD1002.pdf