Registered Nurse - (223486)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Nova Scotia is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in both hospital and community settings. This role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and up to two years of recent experience. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, be able to organize their workload, and demonstrate physical ability to perform nursing duties. Specialty certification may be required for specific nurse positions. Join us in our commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designate.
• Adhere to standards of practice set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

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: 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