Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1530, 0800-1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE NA Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS NA Planned Start Date Nov. 5 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) No 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.
Reporting to the Leader or designate, the Medical Imaging Nurse works as a member of a multidisciplinary team performing various and specialized medical/diagnostic imaging procedures, assisting with interventional procedures for patients of all ages who may be critically ill and/or attached to life-support equipment, including acting as a scrub and circulating nurse; prepares for and responds to fluctuating workloads, unexpected critical situations and the requirement to be on-call as needed; consults, confers and collaborates with other healthcare providers such as radiologists, surgeons and technologists; and demonstrates initiative and expertise in nursing best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Post-basic education in critical care nursing, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and two (2) years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Level C, Basic Life Support Certificate.
Skills And AbilitiesApply 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 judgment, 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 good public relations.Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Physically able to perform the duties of the position, such as being on her/his feet for extended periods and working under the weight of lead protective gear.Work independently, with limited supervision. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3533.pdf Additional information for applicants Casual required for Medical Imaging to supervise stress tests in Nuclear Medicine. Days of the week required Tuesday and Wednesday 0800-1600. RN educational requirements are 1 years relevant experience and Telemetry training. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU