Registered Nurse - (214608)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Canada, seeks a registered nurse to provide direct care to patients in compliance with established guidelines. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have up to two years of relevant experience. The position involves effective communication and organization skills, as well as the ability to manage a diverse workload. Specialty certifications may be required for certain roles.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
• Specialty unit nurse positions require area specific specialty certification.
• Heart Health nurse positions require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure adherence to unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Dealing with various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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

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.