Registered Nurse - (223531)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia is looking for registered nurses to provide direct patient care both in hospitals and within the community. Applicants should have an active RN registration and ideally possess up to two years of experience, coupled with necessary specialty certifications when required. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to manage workloads efficiently, fostering a safe environment for patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a practicing license in British Columbia.
• Previous nursing experience is required depending on the clinical setting.
• Specialty certification required for specific unit positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Plan nursing care in accordance with practice standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years 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