Surgical Care Nurse - (212096)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgical Care Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring a self-directed nurse who can assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and work independently. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes continuous improvement in quality and safety, and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
• Working 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

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 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 of 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 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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