Registered Nurse - (222463)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct nursing care in accordance with established standards. Responsibilities include patient care planning and prioritizing safety. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, with up to two years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to organize workloads are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Up to two years of related nursing experience required.
• Certification may be needed for specialty unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Adhere to unit/program philosophy and nursing standards.
• Prioritize patient and staff safety in all tasks.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Workload organization and prioritization

Dealing with internal and external contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

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.