Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (221226)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria is seeking a Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse to provide direct nursing care and guidance to caregivers within an interdisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and at least one year of related experience. This position emphasizes continuous improvement in quality and safety for patients and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides direct nursing care to assigned residents/clients.
• Provides guidance to caregivers for resident/client care.

Skills

Effective communication

Dealing effectively with others

Self-directed planning and organizing

Providing guidance and direction

Physical ability to perform duties

Operating related equipment/technology

Familiarity with MS Outlook

Familiarity with MS Word

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

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

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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