Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (214305)

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Port Hardy, BC is seeking a Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse to coordinate and provide direct nursing care. The ideal candidate will support an assigned group of residents and guide care provided by caregivers. Requirements include registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and relevant experience. This role emphasizes commitment to safety and quality care in an interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as practicing RN or RPN.
• Minimum one year's recent related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to assigned group of residents/clients.
• Provide guidance to caregivers for resident/client care.
• Ensure care aligns with professional practice standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Self-directed and able to prioritize work

Providing guidance and direction

Physical ability to carry out duties

Operating related equipment/technology

Familiar with MS Outlook

Familiar with MS Word

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

One year's recent related experience

Equivalent combination of education, training, and 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.

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 key boarding skills.

Application PDF: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3016.pdf