Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (221231)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Victoria, Canada. The role involves coordinating and providing direct nursing care to residents and clients while ensuring patient and staff safety. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and relevant experience. Effective communication and self-direction are key skills required for success in this position.

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 education and training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Planning and organizing

Physical ability for duties

Technology proficiency

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

One year's recent related experience

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Job 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

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.