Registered Nurse - (219552)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care and coordinate direct client care within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be registered and experienced, with strong communication skills and the ability to handle emergency situations calmly. This role prioritizes patient safety and quality care, and requires specific certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with standards.

Skills

Nursing process application

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

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.

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.