Staff Nurse - (216039)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating care using established nursing processes and requires registration as a practicing RN in British Columbia. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and experience for varied specialties, emphasizing patient safety and effective communication in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in British Columbia.
• Up to one year of recent related experience for general duty nurses.
• Specialty certification required for specific nursing units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers direct client care using the nursing process.
• Provides direction to auxiliary personnel and staff.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to apply nursing process

Physical ability to perform duties

Calmness in emergencies

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

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. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under 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 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 specific 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, 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 to the care of assigned patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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