Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care

Island Health; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse for Long-Term Care in Cumberland, BC. You will provide direct nursing care to residents, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and support our commitment to quality and safety.

Eligible candidates must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN, with at least one year of related experience. A strong ability to communicate, plan, and work well with others is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment / technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents/clients.
• Provide guidance to caregivers for resident /client care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning & prioritizing

Guidance & leadership

Physical stamina

Tech literacy

Education

RN/RPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (237727)

Cumberland Health Centre/Dialysis/Lodge (CHC) - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

15:00-23:00 ; 23:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.93

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

66.00

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 8 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.

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

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.

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