Staff Nurse - (214714)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to deliver professional nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have patient safety as a priority and be responsible for coordinated client care, adhering to nursing standards and ethics. This role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, as well as the ability to act in emergency situations and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Registered RN with up to 2 years recent related experience in specialty units.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Critical Care positions.
• General duty positions require basic life support training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer direct client care using the nursing process.
• Provide direction to auxiliary personnel and respond to emergencies.
• Ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to apply the nursing process effectively

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Basic Life Support, Level C

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 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, such as Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Recovery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry, 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 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.

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