Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (219103)

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care and guide caregivers in resident/client care. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have one year of relevant experience. The role emphasizes effective communication and a strong ability to direct care while ensuring patient safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of residents.
• Guide caregivers for resident/client care in accordance with professional standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-directed planning

Guidance and direction

Physical ability for duties

Technology operation

MS Outlook proficiency

MS Word proficiency

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse certification

One year of 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

Note: The original text describes responsibilities within the overview paragraph above.

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.