Registered Nurse - (216145)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in both the Acute Care Unit and Emergency Department. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, responding to emergencies, and providing direction to team members. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a background in emergency care. Offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent related experience in relevant fields.
• CPR and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in Acute Care and Emergency Department.
• Coordinate and administer direct patient care using nursing process.
• Respond to emergencies and provide direction to staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to perform duties under stress

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Advanced preparation in emergency and/or obstetrics

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.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse works between the Acute Care Unit and the Emergency Department as required; 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 professional and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Work between the Acute Care Unit and the Emergency Department as required and provide professional nursing care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; respond to emergency situations to safeguard patients, visitors and staff.
• Provide direction to staff and volunteers in accordance with unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and professional standards.

Qualifications

Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Advanced preparation in emergency and/or obstetrics specialty training. Two (2) years\' recent related experience in medical/surgical, obstetrics, emergency/urgent care, neonatal resuscitation, emergency pediatrics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
• Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4635.pdf