Registered Nurse - (219408)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Canada, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care. The role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have registration with the BC College of Nurses, effective communication skills, and a stated ability to work in a clinical environment. Up to two years of experience is required. This position plays a vital role in serving the health needs of the community.

Qualifications

• Up to two years recent experience in a clinical setting.
• Certification in specialty area for specific unit positions.
• Ability to interpret arrhythmias for Heart Health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.
• Plan care in accordance with competency guidelines and safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1014.pdf