Registered Nurse - (214698)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients and residents. The role emphasizes patient and staff safety and requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates should have up to two years of recent nursing experience and the ability to communicate effectively. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Up to two (2) years recent, related nursing experience depending on clinical setting.
• Specialty certification required for specific unit nurse positions.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation for Heart Health nurse positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Work in accordance with competency guidelines and nursing practice standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a RN

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.