Staff Nurse
- Courtenay, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Within the framework of hospital and nursing department philosophy, mission and standards, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice, and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Nursing, the Staff 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 auxiliary personnel and staff, and responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
- General duty staff nurse positions also require Basic Life Support, Level C. Post-basic education for clinical areas, and up to one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Specialty unit nurse positions, such as Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Recovery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, and Psychiatry, also require specialty certification for the unit. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care nurse positions also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification. Up to two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1937.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Staff Nurse at Island Health will care for patients by planning and giving nursing care, guiding auxiliary staff, and responding quickly to emergencies. The role is part of a team that works together to keep patients safe and improve quality of care.
Requirements
Candidates need current BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration as a practising RN and Basic Life Support Level C. Specialty and critical care positions also need specialty certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, plus up to one or two years of recent related experience.
Skills
- Nursing process
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Level C
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Clinical assessment
- Patient safety
- Delegation to auxiliary staff
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Stress management
- Medication administration
- Charting and documentation
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- Nursing process
- Patient care
- Emergency response
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Critical care
- Acute care
- Hospital nursing
- Multidisciplinary team
- Island Health
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
- Temporary
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- RN
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration
- Basic Life Support Level C
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Specialty unit certification
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Nursing