Staff Nurse - (217386)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Campbell River is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating care, responding to emergencies, and leading auxiliary personnel. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have relevant experience, along with certifications for specialty areas. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• General duty staff nurse position requires up to one year of recent related experience.
• Specialty unit positions require specialty certification and up to two years of related experience.
• Critical Care and Emergency roles need Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Provide guidance to auxiliary personnel and staff.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to apply nursing process effectively

Education

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

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 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, provides guidance to auxiliary personnel and staff, and responds 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. 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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