Registered Nurse - (221212)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Port McNeill is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating direct client care, directing staff, and responding to emergencies while ensuring adherence to standards. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have at least two years of recent experience. Necessary certifications include Basic Life Support, Level C, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid BC license.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred for critical care areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.
• Direct staff and volunteers in patient care scenarios.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with guidelines.

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.

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.