Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - (219191)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics in Nanaimo. You will plan and provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients, ensuring compliance with the standards of practice. Ideal for recent graduates, the role requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and CPR certification. Join us to prioritize patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• New Nursing grads must have completed Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU).
• Up to two years of recent acute Pediatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in Pediatrics.
• Follow unit/program philosophy and BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification

Job description

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.