General Duty Nurse - 198160
General Duty Nurse - 198160
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Job 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 Cocoordinator 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 postbasic 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 wellorganized 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.
Requirements
Employment Type
Part-Time
