Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory - (219479)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory to provide direct nursing care following established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have recent pediatric experience and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes patient safety and adherence to professional standards, making it suitable for nurses passionate about pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification required.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years.
• Up to two years’ recent acute Pediatric experience including one year in pediatric oncology.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients.
• Implements the unit/program philosophy and policies.
• Ensures compliance with the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Dealing with various contacts

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Daycare/Ambulatory 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 including one (1) year's recent pediatric oncology experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course would be considered an asset.

• 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.