Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse to coordinate and provide direct nursing care to residents/clients, ensuring high-quality care in an interdisciplinary environment. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant experience. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse registration.
• One year's relevant experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to assigned residents/clients.
• Provide guidance to caregivers for client care following professional standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Guidance provision

Physical ability to perform duties

Equipment operation

Familiarity with MS Outlook

Familiarity with MS Word

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN

One year recent related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse coordinates and provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents/clients. Provides guidance to caregivers for resident / client care consistent with current standards of professional practice, the philosophy of care, and established organizational standards within an interdisciplinary care environment.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. One year\'s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal effectively with others
• Ability to be self-directed and to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to provide guidance and direction
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment / technology
• Familiar with MS Outlook, MS Word
• Basic keyboarding skills

Link To Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3016.pdf