Registered Nurse
- Port McNeill, BC, Canada
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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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant and two (2) years' recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Basic Life Support, Level C required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Emergency Room, ICU and Critical Care preferred. Valid BC Drivers License.
Skills And Abilities
- Apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
- Physically perform the duties of the position.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
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Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse at Island Health will care for assigned patients, plan and deliver their treatment, and guide staff and volunteers. They will also respond calmly to emergencies to keep clients, visitors and staff safe.
Requirements
Candidates need current registration as a practicing RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and two years of recent related experience. Basic Life Support Level C is required, and a valid BC driver's licence is also needed.
Skills
- Nursing process
- Direct patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency response
- Basic Life Support (Level C)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Staff direction
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Calm under pressure
- Care planning
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- nursing
- patient care
- nursing process
- clinical nursing
- emergency response
- Basic Life Support
- BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ACLS
- multidisciplinary team
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- healthcare
- hospital
- acute care
- critical care
- ICU
- emergency room
- staff supervision
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- RN registration (BC College of Nurses and Midwives)
- Basic Life Support Level C
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support