Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse specializing in Pediatrics. The successful candidate will provide direct nursing care to patients, adhere to nursing standards, and work under the guidance of the nurse manager. Qualifications include RN registration with BC College of Nurses and two years of recent pediatric experience. This role emphasizes effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• New Nursing grads must have completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU) or final preceptorship on Pediatric Inpatient.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years.
• Up to two years of recent acute Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to pediatric patients.
• Implements unit/program philosophy, policies, and standards for nursing practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization and prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Completed Collaborative Learning Unit or final preceptorship

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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, the Registered Nurse - Pediatrics plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Current CPR Basic Rescuer required. New Nursing grads must have completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU), or final preceptorship on Pediatric Inpatient. Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; up to two (2) years recent (within the past 2 years), acute Pediatric experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and 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.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1011.pdf