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 Abilities
Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice
Demonstrate sound organizational problem solving and teaching skills
Demonstrate sound judgement observation and patient assessment skills
Demonstrate tact and empathy
Prioritize and organize patient demands made and care needs
Operate related equipment
Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations
Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
Foster positive public relations
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Physically able to perform the duties of the position
Work independently with limited supervision

Requirements

Required Experience:

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📌 Surgical Care Nurse 236816 Nanaimo
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo