Registered Nurse - (223287)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is looking for a registered nurse responsible for planning and providing direct nursing care to patients in various settings. The position requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and up to two years of recent relevant experience. Key abilities include effective communication and organizational skills, as well as the physical capability to perform nursing duties. This role emphasizes a commitment to quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Required to have relevant recent nursing experience tailored to the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to deal with diverse contacts

Physical capability for duties

Education

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

Up to two years recent, related 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: Education, Training And Experience

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1014.pdf