Surgical Care Nurse - (212092)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Care Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality care, where you will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while fostering effective communication within the team. Join this innovative firm to make a meaningful impact in patient care and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Post-basic education in surgical nursing preferred.
• 2 years of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ensuring patient and staff safety.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Calmness Under Pressure

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic Education in Surgical Nursing

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

Position: Surgical Care Nurse

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Surgical Care Nurse functions as an experienced, self-directed 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;
• 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 as described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice;
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills;
• Demonstrate sound judgment, observation, and patient assessment skills;
• Demonstrate tact and empathy;
• Prioritize and organize patient demands and care needs;
• Operate related equipment;
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations;
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare 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.

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