Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (223337)

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

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated nurse to assess patients, carry out nursing care, and collaborate with health professionals. The ideal candidate must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, with up to two years of recent nursing experience. Responsibilities include educating patients and families while ensuring a safe and quality care environment. This position highlights the importance of effective communication and organizing skills within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or RPN registrant.
• Up to two years' recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients/residents and carry out nursing care.
• Teach patients and families about health care.
• Collaborate with health professionals and communicate with hospital departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse

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

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.