Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1930/1930-0730 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.48 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 34.10 Planned Start Date Oct. 2 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No 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 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.
Working as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Surgical Care Nurse functions as an experienced self-directed surgical care nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant; and
Post-basic education in surgical/ambulatory care nursing on a unit specific basis; or
An equivalent combination of education and training.
Up to two (2) years recent, related experience on a unit specific basis.
Basic Life Support, Level C
Skills And AbilitiesApply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing PracticeDemonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skillsDemonstrate sound judgement, observation and patient assessment skillsDemonstrate tact and empathyPrioritize and organize patient demands made and care needsOperate related equipmentRemain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situationsWork as part of a multidisciplinary health care teamFoster good public relationsCommunicate effectively, both verbally and in writingPhysically able to perform the duties of the positionWork independently, with limited supervision Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1865.pdf Additional information for applicants This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today! Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU