Overview
General Duty Nurse Jobs in Nanaimo Central, British Columbia at Vancouver Island Health Authority
Close Date
Location
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital – Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
07:30-19:45, 08:30-16:30, 10:30-22:45, 13:30-01:45, 19:30-07:45
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$40.21 – $57.78
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
May. 10 2024
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Nov. 11 2025
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration
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 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 year’s 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.
Link to Full Job Description
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.
Requisition CA
Nurses Bargaining Association
Affiliation/Union
BCNU
Title: General Duty Nurse
Company: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Location: Nanaimo Central, British Columbia
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