Surgical Care Nurse — Independent, Impactful Patient Care

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking an experienced Surgical Care Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients, ensuring patient safety and quality care in a surgical environment. Applicants must be registered nurses with post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Up to two years recent, related experience on a unit specific basis.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Responding appropriately in stressful situations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) designation

Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking an experienced Surgical Care Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients, ensuring patient safety and quality care in a surgical environment. Applicants must be registered nurses with post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves working independently and as part of a team.