Staff Nurse - (212064)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality care, requiring a Registered Nurse with strong communication skills and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations. The Staff Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and administering care, ensuring patient safety, and providing direction to auxiliary personnel. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about nursing and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Basic Life Support certification and up to one year of related experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to clients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Effective Communication

Calmness in Emergencies

Physical Ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Specialty Certification for Nursing Units

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 of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Within the framework of hospital and nursing department philosophy, mission, 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.
• 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: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1937.pdf