Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - (220069)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Pediatrics. This role involves planning and providing direct nursing care to patients from newborn to 16 years in a hospital setting. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in pediatric care and excellent communication skills. The position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement in alignment with organizational values.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer required.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years.
• Up to two years recent acute Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to Pediatric patients in the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with unit/program philosophy and BCCNM Standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to interact with various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current CPR Basic Rescuer

Training in Pediatric Inpatient

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.