Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staff 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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Works both independently and interdependently as a member of the multidisciplinary team with other care providers. Functions as an experienced self-directed Vascular Access Nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients requiring intravenous access.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two (2) years recent, related experience including completion of a PICC insertion course, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with IVs, PICCs and SVADs. Venipuncture skills required. Use of own vehicle may be required for travel associated with the program.



Basic Life Support, Level C.

Skills And Abilities

- Ability to apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
- Demonstrated sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills
- Demonstrated sound judgment, observation and patient assessment skills
- Demonstrated tact and empathy
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Ability to teach patients/families.
- Ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
- Ability to foster valuable public relations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to work independently, with limited supervision

Requirements https://jd.viha.ca/JD3129.pdf

📌 Vascular Access Nurse - (236096) (British Columbia)
🏢 Island Health
📍 British Columbia