Registered Nurse - (222432)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct nursing care in hospital or community settings. The ideal candidate will possess a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have recent experience in acute medical/surgical nursing. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize workloads are essential. This position aims to ensure high standards of safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN with BC College.
• Recent experience in acute medical/surgical settings.
• Completion of a basic arrhythmia interpretation course.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Plan nursing care in line with unit/program philosophy.
• Enhance quality and safety in nursing practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Arrhythmia interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Experience in acute medical/surgical nursing

Basic arrhythmia interpretation course

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 Manager 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 BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Recent experience in acute medical/surgical nursing, and completion of a basic arrhythmia interpretation course, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and training.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by successful completion of a VIHA Basic Arrhythmia course within the past year, or a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge Exam.
• 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.