Registered Nurse - Palliative Response Team - (221288)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in accordance with established standards. This role involves ensuring the safety of patients and working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should have 2 years of nursing experience, valid registration with the BC College of Nurses, and a valid BC Driver's License. This position may require travel and the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Successful completion of the Palliative Response Team training program or equivalent.
• 2 years' recent nursing experience in a designated Palliative Care/Hospice program or Community Nursing program.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensures safety of patients, clients, families, and staff.
• Reports to Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Dealing with various contacts

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of Palliative Response Team training

2 years' nursing experience

Job description

Overview

In alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Victoria Hospice, the safety of patients, clients, families, and staff is a shared responsibility and a top priority. As such, the ongoing commitment to improving quality, enhancing safety, and mitigating risk is integral to every aspect of this role.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Successful completion of the Palliative Response Team training program or equivalent. 2 years' recent nursing experience in a designated Palliative Care/Hospice program or Community Nursing program.

Valid BC Driver's License.

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.