Surgical Care Nurse

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as a Surgical Care Nurse, where your expertise will play a vital role in patient care. This position requires a dedicated individual who can assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care in a collaborative environment. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in patient care. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in the lives of patients, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting while contributing to the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Experience in surgical/ambulatory care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Nursing Process Application

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Teaching Skills

Patient Assessment

Tact and Empathy

Equipment Operation

Stress Management

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Physical Capability

Independent Work

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing

Equivalent combination of education and training

Job description

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

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

Link To Full Job Description

Full Job Description