Surgical Care Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a skilled Surgical Care Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients, ensuring safety and efficiency while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in surgical care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. This position not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care but also comes with a potential signing bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified nursing professionals eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Signing Bonus up to $15,000

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Nursing Process

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Equipment Operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0730-1930/1930-0730

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 0.73

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 51.70

Planned Start Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Surgical Care Nurse functions as an experienced self-directed surgical care nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing on a unit specific basis; or

An equivalent combination of education and training.

Up to two (2) years recent, related experience on a unit specific basis.

Basic Life Support, Level C

Skills And Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills
• Demonstrate sound judgement, observation and patient assessment skills
• Demonstrate tact and empathy
• Prioritize and organize patient demands made and care needs
• Operate related equipment
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
• Foster good public relations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position
• Work independently, with limited supervision

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!