Registered Nurse - PICU - (222454)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric ICU. This role involves providing direct nursing care to children, planning care in line with unit standards and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have current CPR certification, along with up to two years of recent Pediatric ICU experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to organize workload are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Basic Rescuer certification is required.
• Knowledge of child physiology and psychology from newborn to 16 years.
• Up to two years of recent Pediatric ICU experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Plan care in accordance with unit/program philosophy.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as per standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for tasks

Education

Pediatric ICU education certificate

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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

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.