Registered Nurse - (221726)

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

Job summary

A local health authority in Duncan, BC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and maintain nursing records. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have recent clinical experience. This position emphasizes patient safety and continuous improvement in nursing quality. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty.
• One year recent related experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a member of the health care team.
• Maintain nursing records for patients receiving care.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in nursing practice.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR - Level C

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process in providing direct patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, fulfils the responsibilities of an individual practitioner. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for patients for whom nursing care is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty. Current CPR - Level C. Knowledge of the skills, policies and procedures required in the hospital and in the clinical speciality (see following list) and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.