Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join their team at Royal Jubilee Hospital. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring nurses to assess and care for patients while collaborating with various health professionals. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and the physical capability to perform nursing duties. Join a team that prioritizes quality care and offers a supportive environment, with the added benefit of a signing bonus for eligible candidates. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Up to $15,000 signing bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BC registration required.
• Up to two years of recent related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan and carry out nursing care, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with health professionals to coordinate patient 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

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (203853)

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0700-1500 / 2300-0700

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 75.0

Planned Start Date: Dec. 4 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Required for Professional Registration

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.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Nurses are expected to assess patients/residents, 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.

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a Recruiter today!