Registered Nurse - (219387)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in both hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have up to two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include planning nursing care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring patient safety. This role prioritizes quality care and effective communication in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a practicing RN registrant is necessary.
• Specialty unit certification required for specialty nurse positions.
• Ability in arrhythmia interpretation for Heart Health nurse roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.
• Work in accordance with unit/program philosophy and policies.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager and Department Head.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Workload organization and prioritization

Ability to interact with diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

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.