Registered Nurse - Palliative Response Team - (223409)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in both hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate will have a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with two years of recent nursing experience in a Palliative Care or Community Nursing program. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize workload are essential for this position, which may involve travel and requires a valid BC Driver's License.

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 Palliative Care or Community Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings.
• Plan and prioritize nursing care according to standards and guidelines.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as a priority in all aspects of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Ability to interact with diverse contacts

Physical capability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Palliative Response Team training or equivalent

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. 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

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.