Staff Nurse - (216042)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse committed to patient care excellence. The role involves coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team while adhering to the highest nursing standards. Successful candidates will possess BC RN registration and be prepared to handle various clinical situations while maintaining patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses.
• Experience in a clinical setting or unit-specific certification as required.
• Physical ability to perform nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate client care and respond to emergencies.
• Direct auxiliary personnel in care provision.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Stress Management

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Specialty Certification (if required)

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 quality and safety improvements are inherent in all aspects of 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 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 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1937.pdf.