General Duty Nurse (235322)

Description

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) 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.

Under the general supervision of the Care Co-coordinator or the Patient Care Manager assesses plans provides and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients in accordance with established policies procedures and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Basic Life Support Level C required. Recognized post-basic education required for clinical areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One years recent related experience.

• Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Emergency Room ICU and Critical Care Relief Pool also require Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Critical care and specialty units (i.e. Emergency ICU O.R. P.A.R. Obstetrics Paediatrics Psychiatry) require two years recent related 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.

Required Experience:

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