Registered Nurse

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse responsible for providing direct patient care and maintaining nursing records. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, current CPR certification, and ideally one year of recent clinical experience. Strong organizational and communication skills, alongside the ability to perform in emergencies, are essential. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current CPR - Level C certification.
• One year recent related experience in clinical nursing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing process.
• Maintain nursing records for patients.
• Function as a member of the health care team.

Skills

Application of nursing skills as per BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Teaching skills

Judgement and observation skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform in emergency situations

Leadership abilities

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR - Level C

Job description

Overview

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 specialty (see following list) and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Application of nursing skills as listed in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice, and as required by the hospital and in the clinical speciality.
• Good organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills.
• Sound judgement, good observation, and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform appropriately in emergency situation.
• Ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role.
• Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Clinical Specialty Skills List, Registered Nurse
  • Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR)
    • Approved Critical Care/PAR Program, minimum one year PAR experience (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
  • Maternity/Child
    • BCIT Level 1 Obstetrics, NRP certified
      • Basic Nursing Skills:
        • Pre-natal Care
        • Post-partum (Maternal)
        • Post-partum (Neonate)
    • Delegated Medical Functions:
      • Monitoring patients receiving uterine stimulating drugs.
  • Paediatrics
    • Basic Nursing Skills:
      • Respiratory Therapy
      • Orthopaedic Care
      • Medication Administration
  • Oncology
    • Chemotherapy Certificate (see new job description N.CI.21001.020)
  • Operating Room
    • Approved Post Graduate Operating Room Program. (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
  • Psychiatry (see new job description N.CI.21001.005)