Registered Nurse - (223157)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking Registered Nurses to provide direct nursing care to patients in various settings. Candidates must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess up to two years of recent experience depending on the clinical environment. Strong communication skills and physical capability to perform nursing duties are also essential for this role. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Required to be a registered nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Recent experience is necessary based on the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Works under the Nurse Manager or designate.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to interact with various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Up to two years recent relevant experience

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.