Registered Nurse - (221266)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is hiring for a nursing position in Victoria, Canada. The role involves providing direct care to patients in hospital or community settings while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Candidates must be registered nurses with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN required.
• Relevant experience of up to two years, depending on clinical setting.
• Specialty certification may be required for specific units.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients/residents.
• Adhere to policies and standards of nursing practice.
• Improve quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Ability to prioritize

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Education

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

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.