Staff Nurse - (204800)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality care, requiring a registered nurse to coordinate and administer direct client care effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in emergencies. With opportunities for specialization in various nursing fields, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Basic Life Support and specialty certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Effective Communication

Calmness in Emergencies

Physical Ability for Duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support Certification

Specialty Certification for Nursing Units

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. The requirement to continuously improve 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 using 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 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 (e.g., Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Recovery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry) require specialty certification for the unit, with 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 require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification, with 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1937.pdf