Registered Nurse - (222462)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in various settings. The ideal candidate should have a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and a commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement. Responsibilities include planning care and coordinating with healthcare teams. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and the physical ability to perform nursing duties, with up to two years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Up to two years of recent experience in a clinical setting may be required.
• Specialty areas may need specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care to patients/residents.
• Coordinate with Nurse Manager and adhere to policies.
• Ensure safety and quality of patient care in the hospital or community.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for nursing duties

Education

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

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

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.