Registered Nurse - (219552)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, coordinate client care, and respond to emergencies as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have two years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes effective communication, physical capability, and the ability to perform under stress. Valid BC Drivers License is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' recent related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Valid BC Drivers License required.

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, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Calm in emergencies

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU

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: 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1940.pdf