Registered Nurse - NICU - (214413)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Nanaimo, Canada, seeks a Registered Nurse for NICU. The role involves planning and providing direct nursing care to patients while adhering to nursing standards. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess recent NICU skills. This position emphasizes patient safety and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Must have recent newborn intensive care unit skills.
• Completion of NRP certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with unit/program philosophy.
• Maintain compliance with competency guidelines and nursing standards.
• Prioritize patient safety as a shared responsibility.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Graduate of recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - NICU plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital 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. Graduate of a recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program, or enrollment into specialty training pathway. Current CPR Basic Rescuer. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or completion of certification within one (1) year of hire. Recent (within the past 2 years) newborn intensive care unit skills; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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.

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