Staff Nurse - (215443)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse. The position involves providing professional nursing care, coordinating client care, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and hold relevant certifications depending on specialty. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• At least one year of recent experience for general duty positions.
• Up to two years of experience for specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer direct client care and respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate care and direct auxiliary personnel.

Skills

Effective communication

Emergency response

Nursing process application

Stress management

Physical stamina

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Specialty certification for nursing units

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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 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 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 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.

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