Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perioperative - Operating Room

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a full-time nursing staff member for a specialized training program. The role involves direct patient care in various settings, with an emphasis on safety and quality. Successful candidates will transition into regular positions post-training.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and providing direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensuring compliance with nursing standards and policies.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Job description

Job Description

This position offers a regular full-time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff for work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of training, staff will be placed into a regular full-time rotation line within the specialty department they have been trained for.

Note: There is an 18-month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the Island Health specialty department for which they have been trained. Staff may transfer between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training program requires full-time attendance. For more information, visit the Professional Practice Website.

In alignment with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety are priorities and shared responsibilities. Continuous quality and safety improvements are inherent in all aspects of this position.

This role reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Responsibilities include planning and providing direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings, in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.
• Upon completing this specialty training, the employee will transition into a regular position within the specialty department.

The hours of work, including days off and work area, may be subject to change based on operational requirements, the Collective Agreement, and applicable statutes.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize workload and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, community agencies, patients, residents, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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