Registered Nurse - NICU - (220684)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU. The role involves planning and providing direct nursing care for patients, adhering to high standards of practice in neonatal care. Candidates must hold registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess current CPR and NRP certifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Graduate of a recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in NICU.
• Ensure continuity of quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

Neo-natal nursing specialty program

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

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.