Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a registered nurse (RN) or registered practical nurse (RPN) to deliver care, assess patient needs, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills and the ability to organize workloads. This role emphasizes safety and quality in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered RN or RPN.
• Experience in a related healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care.
• Collaborate with health professionals.
• Communicate with hospital departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Up to two years' related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1004.pdf