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

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Hardy seeks a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide direct nursing care and coordinate activities for clients. You must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have recent relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this role, which emphasizes patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• One year of recent related experience necessary.
• Combination of education and training may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to clients.
• Provide guidance to caregivers consistent with professional standards.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed planning

Guidance and direction

Physical ability

Tech equipment operation

MS Outlook

MS Word

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

One year 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.

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 / Responsibilities

• 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.