Registered Nurse - (217586)

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Alert Bay, BC, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, administering direct medical support, and responding to emergencies to ensure client safety. Candidates must have BC RN registration and two years of related experience, with required certifications in Basic Life Support and preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety in alignment with the organization's values.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support, Level C required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients in 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

Registered Nurse qualification with BC College

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

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. 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.