Medical Imaging Nurse (228705)
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Reporting to the Leader or designate the Medical Imaging Nurse works as a member of a multidisciplinary team performing various and specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures assisting with interventional procedures for patients of all ages who may be critically ill and/or attached to life-support equipment including acting as a scrub and circulating nurse; prepares for and responds to fluctuating workloads unexpected critical situations and the requirement to be on-call as needed; consults confers and collaborates with other healthcare providers such as radiologists surgeons and technologists; and demonstrates initiative and expertise in nursing best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Post-basic education in critical care nursing such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Level C Basic Life Support Certificate.
Skills And Abilities
- Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Demonstrate sound organizational problem solving and teaching skills.
- Demonstrate sound judgment observation and patient assessment skills.
- Demonstrate tact and empathy.
- Prioritize and organize patient demands made and care needs.
- Operate related equipment.
- Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Foster good public relations.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position such as being on their feet for extended periods and working under the weight of lead protective gear.
- Work independently with limited supervision.
Requirements
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
