Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (220170)

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

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves assessing and providing nursing care to patients while collaborating with other health professionals. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have up to two years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to organize workload are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse licensure required.
• Up to two years of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and residents.
• Plan and carry out nursing care.
• Teach patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

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.