Registered Nurse - PICU

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health's Victoria General Hospital PICU is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct pediatric intensive care. You will work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and clinical leadership, delivering high-quality nursing care to neonatal to adolescent patients.

The role requires current RN registration in British Columbia, CPR certification, and pediatric ICU knowledge. A Pediatric ICU education certificate and up to two years PICU experience are preferred; travel between sites may

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current CPR Basic Rescuer.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; pediatric ICU education certificate.
• Up to two years recent PICU experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital's PICU.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate.

Skills

Communication

Workload organization

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN registration BC

CPR Basic Rescuer

Pediatric ICU education certificate

Job description

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1915 / 1900-0715

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.71

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

50.63

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 22 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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 - PICU 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. Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; recognized Pediatric ICU education certificate; up to two years recent (within the past 2 years) experience in Pediatric ICU; 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.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.