Registered Nurse - (219540)

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Port Hardy seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care as part of their multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating client care and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with two years of experience and current BLS certification. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety according to established nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse practicing registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years of recent related experience required.
• Basic Life Support, Level C is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Calmness in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years recent related experience

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.