Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (219775)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a nurse to provide patient care, including assessments and teaching. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses with recent experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Must have registration as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Recent nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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