Registered Nurse - (219227)

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

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in a hospital and community settings. Candidates must possess a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have effective communication skills. Specialty certification may be needed depending on the unit. This role emphasizes quality and safety in all aspects of patient care.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
• Specialty unit certification required for specific units.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias with a minimum score of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensures adherence to policies and standards for nursing practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Client interaction

Physical capacity

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Area-specific specialty certification (if applicable)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.