Registered Nurse - NICU/Pediatrics - (222402)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU/Pediatrics unit. The role involves planning and delivering direct nursing care to patients, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Candidates must have a nursing specialty, CPR and NRP certifications, and at least two years of acute pediatric experience. This position emphasizes effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• At least two (2) years recent acute Pediatric experience.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the hospital.
• Adhere to unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, and policies.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Graduated from a 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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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/Pediatrics 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Graduate of a recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Current CPR Basic Rescuer. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years and at least two (2) years recent (within the past 2 years), acute Pediatric experience and neonatal 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.