Surgical Care Nurse - (214047)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Surgical Care Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care by assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and continuous improvement in care quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in nursing practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• 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 healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing Process

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Empathy

Independence

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

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; 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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