Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse - (223338)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Duncan, British Columbia, is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their team. The selected candidate will assess patients, plan nursing care, and teach both patients and their families. Collaboration with other health professionals is vital for ensuring the best medical plan of care. Candidates must be registered nurses (RN) or registered psychiatric nurses (RPN) with relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

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

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.