Registered Nurse - NICU - (219857)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse - NICU to deliver exceptional nursing care in accordance with established standards and guidelines. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a newborn intensive care unit and possess required certifications. This role emphasizes effective communication and collaboration within a diverse healthcare team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with the unit/program philosophy and standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with BC College

Neo-natal nursing specialty program

CPR Basic Rescuer

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Job description

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

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.