Registered Nurse - Primary Care

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Primary Care to join their team in Victoria. This role involves providing safe and competent primary care services across various locations, ensuring high-quality patient care while working collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have two years of relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent clinical experience in primary care or related settings.
• Valid BC driver's license is required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and health promotion activities.
• Educate clients and facilitate care transitions.
• Work with an inter-professional team in various settings.

Skills

Cultural Humility

Trauma-Informed Care

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Health Education

Time Management

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

BLS Level C Certification

Job description

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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Vancouver Island Health (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a shared priority. The role involves working with an inter-professional team to provide primary care services in various settings, including UPCC, Patient Medical Homes, and Family Physician Clinics.

The RN - Primary Care practices according to standards set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, applying best practices to deliver safe, competent, and ethical care. Responsibilities include initial assessments, health promotion, health coaching, client education, and facilitating care transitions to promote health and prevent hospital admissions.

Qualifications include registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, two years of recent clinical experience in primary care or related settings, a valid BC driver's license, and BLS Level C certification.

Skills required encompass cultural humility, trauma-informed care, effective communication, teamwork, data analysis, health education, time management, and knowledge of primary care practices.

Travel may be required, with transportation arrangements meeting operational needs.

For the full job description, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD5451.pdf