Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - (218699)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics to provide direct nursing care in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have recent Pediatric experience and necessary nursing qualifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Recent acute Pediatric experience or equivalent education and training.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the Pediatric unit.
• Support patient safety and quality improvement in accordance with organizational standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU) 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

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.