Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The General Duty Nurse provides and coordinates nursing care services such as patient assessment, patient and family teaching, and health promotion activities for patients and their families, consistent with established policies, standards, and philosophy of BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH), BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW), and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC).

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•    Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
•    One year recent related experience in the designated clinical area and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    The Employer will equally consider an equivalent combination of education, training and experience (with the exception of Public Health and Preventative Nurses)

Skills and Abilities

•    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•    Ability to relate effectively to children and their families and others.
•    Ability to function as an active member of multidisciplinary care team.
•    Ability to demonstrate effective CPR techniques.
•    Ability to organize work
•    Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
•    Ability to operate related equipment including applicable computer software.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours.
• A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date.
• If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled for October 26 and 27, 2024.
• The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position.
• If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter.
• If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca.