Registered Nurse - (223428)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in compliance with established standards. You will report to the Nurse Manager and be responsible for ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have up to two years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage workload are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Requires recent experience in a nursing role.
• Specialty certification may be needed for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with standards.
• Work under the Nurse Manager or Department Head.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as a priority.

Skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Workload organization

Relationship management

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