Registered Nurse - (217952)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and ensure safety and quality in the healthcare environment. As a practicing RN, you will maintain patient records and collaborate with a health care team. Qualifications include registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• One year of recent related experience in clinical nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of hospital-specific skills, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the healthcare team.
• Maintain nursing records for patients.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures

Patient care

CPR - Level C

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process in providing direct patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, fulfils the responsibilities of an individual practitioner. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for patients for whom nursing care is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty. Current CPR - Level C. Knowledge of the skills, policies and procedures required in the hospital and in the clinical speciality (see following list) and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.