Registered Nurse - NICU - (221184)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU. The ideal candidate will have a current BC nursing registration and NICU experience within the last two years. Responsibilities include providing patient care, planning treatments, and ensuring safety in alignment with healthcare standards. The position emphasizes effective communication and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered as a practicing RN in British Columbia.
• Recent NICU experience within the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital.
• Plan and provide nursing care in accordance with unit policies.
• Monitor patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Graduate of recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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: 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.