Registered Nurse - (218985)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tofino is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver professional patient care and coordinate nursing activities. The role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, two years of relevant experience, and skills in effective communication and emergency response. The ideal candidate must be calm under pressure and possess a valid BC Driver's License. This position emphasizes patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent experience in medical/surgical and emergency settings.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Coordinate and administer direct patient care.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Apply nursing process

Physical capability

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 (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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.