Registered Nurse - (215656)

Island Health; Tofino; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care and coordinate patient care in various settings. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, basic life support certification, and the ability to remain calm in emergencies. Join a committed team focused on patient and staff safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent experience in medical/surgical and emergency settings or equivalent.
• Able to perform nursing duties effectively.
• Communicate effectively in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective nursing process application

Physical capability to perform duties

Effective verbal and written communication

Calmness in stress and emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two (2) years' recent related experience including in medical/surgical and emergency settings; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Basic Life Support, Level C required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room preferred.

Valid BC Driver's 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/JD1850.pdf

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.

Reporting to the Rural Health Manager, 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.