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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
Job Responsibility:
Provides professional nursing care to clients as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct client care utilizing the nursing process
Provides direction to auxiliary personnel and staff
Responds to emergency situations to safeguard clients, visitors and staff
Requirements:
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
Basic Life Support, Level C
Post-basic education for clinical areas
Up to one (1) year of recent related experience
Specialty unit nurse positions require specialty certification for the unit
Up to two (2) years of recent related experience
Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care nurse positions require Advanced Cardiac Life Support and specialty certification
Up to two (2) years of recent related experience
Ability to apply the nursing process effectively
Physical ability to perform the duties
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations
ER Nursing Theory Level 1 or equivalent education and experience
Must pass the Island Health Basic Arrhythmia Challenge exam with a grade of 75% or greater