Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (213737)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to assess patients, plan nursing care, and collaborate with health professionals. The ideal candidate will have current registration and relevant experience. Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, ensuring effective communication, and coordinating care with hospital services. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety in line with the organization's strategic values.

Qualifications

• Current RN or RPN registration.
• Up to two years of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan nursing care.
• Teach patients and families about care processes.
• Collaborate with health professionals and coordinate care.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle diverse contacts

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.