Palliative RN - Community & Hospice Care (Casual)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Duncan, BC is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse for the Palliative Response Team. The role involves direct patient care in hospital or community settings, with opportunities to work within a dedicated palliative care program.

The position requires current RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, completion of the Palliative Response Team training, and at least two years of recent palliative/hospice or community nursing experience; a valid BC

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Successful completion of the Palliative Response Team training program or equivalent.
• 2 years' recent nursing experience in a designated Palliative Care/Hospice program or Community Nursing program.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Duncan, BC is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse for the Palliative Response Team. The role involves direct patient care in hospital or community settings, with opportunities to work within a dedicated palliative care program.

The position requires current RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, completion of the Palliative Response Team training, and at least two years of recent palliative/hospice or community nursing experience; a valid BC