Staff Nurse - (217631)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Comox Valley is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide professional nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and experience in various clinical areas. This role involves coordinating direct patient care and responding to emergencies to ensure safety. Competitive terms and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Basic Life Support, Level C certification required for general duty staff nurse positions.
• Specialty unit certification required for roles in Operating Room, Obstetrics, and other areas.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification for Critical Care and Emergency positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and administer direct client care utilizing the nursing process.
• Respond to emergency situations to safeguard clients and staff.

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 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 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 to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.

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