Registered Nurse - (219538)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care, coordinate client care, and respond to emergencies. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have two years of related experience. Basic Life Support certification is required, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred. This position emphasizes patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Two years recent related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Valid BC Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Calmness in emergency situations

Physical capability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

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

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: Education, Training And Experience

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. 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.