Registered Nurse - NICU - (219140)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse - NICU to provide direct nursing care to patients. The ideal candidate must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and be a graduate of a recognized neonatal specialty program. Responsibilities include planning nursing care in line with established standards, ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Graduate of a recognized neonatal nursing specialty program.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer and NRP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with unit/program philosophy.
• Plan nursing care based on competency guidelines and standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduate of recognized neonatal nursing specialty program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Current 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.

Responsibilities

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 neonatal 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.