Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Clinic OR - (221377)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in the Surgical Clinic. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have experience in the operating room. Key skills include effective communication and organizational ability. This position is vital for patient safety and quality improvement within the healthcare framework.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent operating room experience is essential.
• Cardiac monitoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the Surgical Clinic.
• Implements policies and standards for nursing practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience

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.

Reports to the Manager, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/ in the Surgical Clinic in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC 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. Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience essential. Experience in Ophthalmology and PARR. Cardiac monitoring skills required.

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.