Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, and documentation. They will also serve as a charge nurse, act as a resource for staff, and participate in quality improvement and hospital committee activities.
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Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
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Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
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Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
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Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
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Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
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Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
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Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
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Assesses personal learning development needs.
Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
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Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
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Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing · (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date) CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date) RN Residency & Transition (job code: 6004), must be completed within 3 months from start date Med/Surg experience in an acute care facility within the last (2) two years (Preferred) - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) (Preferred) - Experience in the management of cardiac patients (Preferred) - ACLS, recent telemetry experience, Med/Surg. Certification (Preferred) – Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification (Preferred) – Chemotherapy practicum
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include a BSN, recent Med/Surg experience in an acute care facility, and specialized certifications such as ACLS or chemotherapy/biotherapy.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.