Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (218992)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide direct nursing care and guidance within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and possess an equivalent of one year's relevant experience. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to operate necessary technology. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-direction

Guidance provision

Physical capabilities

Related equipment operation

MS Outlook proficiency

MS Word proficiency

Basic keyboarding skills

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.

Responsibilities

Not explicitly enumerated as a separate list in the provided text; duties include coordinating and providing direct nursing care and guiding caregivers within an interdisciplinary care environment, aligned with professional standards and organizational philosophy of care.

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

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