Registered Nurse - (220945)

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care. Responsibilities include adhering to nursing standards, ensuring safety, and organizing care effectively. Applicants must hold a BC nursing registration and have relevant experience, with specialty certifications required for certain units. This role emphasizes skills in communication and organization, crucial for success in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Up to two years recent experience depending on clinical setting.
• Certification required for specific specialty units.
• Demonstrated ability in ECG interpretation for Heart Health positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Plan and implement care in accordance with standards.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Specialty certification (if applicable)

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.