Registered Nurse - (223562)

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

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or community. The role involves planning and delivering care based on established standards while ensuring patient safety and quality. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives with up to two years of experience. Ideal for individuals with strong communication and organizational skills, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN registrant with BC College.
• Up to two years of recent, related experience.
• Area specific specialty certification required for specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Implements unit/program philosophy and competence guidelines.
• Ensures adherence to nursing practice standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle diverse contacts

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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