Staff Nurse - (200148)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement, where you will coordinate and administer direct nursing care using the nursing process. With opportunities in various specialty units, the position requires effective communication and the ability to remain calm in emergencies. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Experience in critical care or specialty units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer direct client care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.

Skills

Nursing Process

Communication Skills

Physical Ability

Crisis Management

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Specialty Certification (if applicable)

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Within the framework of hospital and nursing department philosophy, mission, and standards, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice, and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Nursing, the Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The nurse is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process, providing direction to auxiliary personnel and staff, and responding to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications: Education, Training, And Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• General duty staff nurse positions also require Basic Life Support, Level C. Post-basic education for clinical areas, and up to one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Specialty unit nurse positions, such as Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Recovery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry, also require specialty certification for the unit. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Critical Care, Emergency, and Intensive Care nurse positions also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1937.pdf