Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (221432)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to assess and plan nursing care for patients. This role involves collaborating with health professionals and teaching patients and families. Ideal candidates have a valid registration as a nurse and recent related experience. This position prioritizes patient and staff safety, requiring effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN or RPN is required.
• Up to two years of recent related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients/residents and plan nursing care.
• Teach patients and families.
• Collaborate with health professionals.
• Coordinate medical plans with hospital services.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Relationship building

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

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