Surgical Care Nurse - (212094)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Surgical Care Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your expertise will contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement and patient-centered care. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Post-basic education in surgical or ambulatory care nursing is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing

Equivalent combination of education and training

Job description

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Introduction

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 commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in this position.

Position Overview

Working 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
• An equivalent combination of education and training
• Up to two (2) years recent, related experience on a unit-specific basis

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 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