Staff Nurse - (213284)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires expertise in nursing practices, effective communication, and the ability to handle emergencies. Ideal candidates will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant experience in clinical settings. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive healthcare environment dedicated to patient safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives needed.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Experience in relevant clinical areas important.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful situations

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Basic Life Support, Level C

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification for critical care roles

Job description

Position: Staff Nurse

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.

Under 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 part 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 and 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 for patient care.
• 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.

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