Registered Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health's Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in the Post Anesthetic Care unit area as needed. You will work under the Nurse Manager or department head within a team focused on safety and quality care.

The role requires BC RN registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and up to two years of related experience. Strong communication, prioritization, and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Up to two years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
• Unit-specific certification may be required for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital or community.
• Report to the Nurse Manager or department head and follow standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork with staff and physicians.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

RN registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1200

Days Off

Saturday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.67

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

50

Planned Start Date

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)

Required for Professional Registration

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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides 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 BC College of Nurses and Midwives 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. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.

• Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
• Heart Health nurse positions also require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

This role requires Post Anesthesia Care training, as the work area for this position is within the Post Anesthetic Care unit - Interventional Psychiatry A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Additional Clauses

BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE.Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting.2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.