Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (214307)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse. The role involves coordinating and delivering nursing care to clients, providing guidance to caregivers, and ensuring adherence to professional standards within a collaborative environment. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as either an RN or RPN and possess recent related experience. This position values effective communication, organizational skills, and leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Minimum of one year's related experience or equivalent education.
• Physical ability to perform nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to assigned residents/clients.
• Guide caregivers for resident/client care.
• Ensure compliance with professional practice standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Guidance capability

Physical ability for duties

Technology operation

MS Outlook proficiency

MS Word proficiency

Basic typing skills

Education

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

One year recent related experience or equivalent

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