Registered Nurse - (221268)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have up to two years of recent experience, effective communication skills, and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety in a community and hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Up to two years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
• Area specific specialty certification may be required for specialty unit nurse positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure compliance with unit/program philosophy and standards.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Specialty Certification

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.