Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Long-Term Care - (222349)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Port Alberni is seeking a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse to coordinate and provide direct nursing care to residents. Candidates must hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have at least one year's recent experience. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to guide caregivers and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care to assigned residents/clients.
• Guide caregivers on resident/client care according to professional standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed planning

Guidance and direction

Physical ability to perform duties

Technology operation skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

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

One year recent 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.

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 keyboarding skills.

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