Registered Nurse - (221524)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established standards. Candidates must have a valid registration as an RN in British Columbia, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload. Experience in specialized units is a plus.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a practicing license from BC College.
• Recent experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital or community.
• Plan and implement nursing care according to established standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Dealing with internal and external contacts

Physical ability for duties

Education

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

Up to two years recent, related experience

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.