Registered Nurse - (223710)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Hardy is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating and administering direct client care, ensuring patient safety, and providing support to staff and volunteers. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, have two years of related experience, and possess a valid BC Driver's License. Strong communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Requires two years of recent related experience or equivalent education.
• Valid BC Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients as part of a team.
• Administer direct client care using the nursing process.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Ability to remain calm under stress

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

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