Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (221535)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse. The role involves coordinating care for residents and guiding caregivers while adhering to established nursing standards. Candidates must be registered nurses with recent experience, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety within an interdisciplinary care environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN or RPN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Possess one year's recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nursing care to residents/clients.
• Provide guidance to caregivers for care consistent with standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed work

Guidance and direction

Physical ability

Technology operation

MS Outlook proficiency

MS Word proficiency

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

One year of relevant experience

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.