Registered Nurse - (219748)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct care to patients in hospitals and the community. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and bring up to two years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Opportunities may involve specialty units requiring additional certification.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Two years of relevant experience based on the clinical setting.
• Specialty certification may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in hospitals or community.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager or Department Head.
• Implements quality and safety improvements.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Up to 2 years recent related experience

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.