Posted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse
@ Island Health
British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on the Acute Care Unit and in the Emergency Department as required. The role coordinates care using the nursing process, directs staff and volunteers, and responds to emergencies. Current BC registration, two years of recent related experience, and CPR and ACLS certification are required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients
- Coordinate patient care using the nursing process
- Direct staff and volunteers
- Respond to emergency situations
- Work between the Acute Care Unit and Emergency Department
Requirements summary:
- Current BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration
- Two years recent related experience in medical/surgical, obstetrics or emergency care
- CPR and ACLS certification required
- Advanced preparation in emergency or obstetrics specialty training preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration, CPR, ACLS |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
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.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse works between the Acute Care Unit and the Emergency Department as required; provides professional nursing care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary team; is responsible and accountable for coordinating and administering direct patient care utilizing the nursing process; provides direction to staff and volunteers; and responds to emergency situations to safeguard patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives professional and practice standards..
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Advanced preparation in emergency and/or obstetrics specialty training. Two (2) years' recent related experience in medical/surgical, obstetrics, emergency/urgent care, neonatal resuscitation, emergency pediatrics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to apply the nursing process effectively in a well-organized manner to the care of assigned patients.
- Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
- Ability to remain calm and to act appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4635.pdfJournal
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