Registered Nurse - (221176)

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with two years of relevant experience. The role includes coordinating client care, directing staff, and responding to emergencies. Opportunities for growth and a focus on patient safety are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.
• Direct staff and volunteers in care delivery.
• Respond to emergencies in alignment with policies and standards.

Skills

Applying nursing process

Effective communication

Performing duties physically

Calmness in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years of recent related experience

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Not explicitly separated in the original text beyond the description above; duties include providing professional nursing care within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating and administering direct client care using the nursing process, directing staff and volunteers, and responding to emergencies in alignment with unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and regulatory standards.

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 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.