Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Campbell River is seeking a registered nurse to assess patients, plan nursing care, and collaborate with health professionals for optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate has registration with BC College and prior nursing experience. This position emphasizes communication and teamwork in a patient-first environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Up to two years' recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients/residents and plan nursing care.
• Teach patients and families about care plans.
• Collaborate with health professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Up to two years' recent related experience

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Nurses are expected to assess patients/residents, to plan and carry out nursing care and teach patients and families. They collaborate with other health professionals and communicate with other hospital departments to coordinate the Medical Plan of Care with hospital routines and services, in the best interest of the patient/resident.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Up to two years' recent related 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.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1004.pdf