Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (222218)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse. The role involves assessing and planning nursing care for patients, collaborating with health professionals, and educating patients and families. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives is mandatory along with up to two years of recent experience. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety, ensuring high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Experience in nursing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Up to two years' recent related experience

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.