Registered Nurse - (223156)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in hospitals or communities. This position requires a current registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and offers opportunities for specialization in specific units. Key skills include effective communication, organizational ability, and the capacity to engage with diverse contacts. Join a team dedicated to patient and staff safety, ensuring high-quality care in alignment with health authority values.

Qualifications

• Up to two years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
• Specialty certification may be required for specific unit positions.
• Demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation required for Heart Health nurse positions.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Works in accordance with the unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage diverse 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.