Registered Nurse -SPH

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in compliance with established policies and nursing standards. Candidates must have current membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and two years of recent experience in a clinical setting. Effective communication skills are critical, and the ability to manage various contacts is essential. This role focuses on enhancing patient safety and quality of care within the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent related experience in a clinical setting where relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge has been applied.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community.
• Implements nursing practices in accordance with policies and standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to manage various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Current membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years' related experience in a clinical setting

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Two years' recent related experience in a clinical setting where relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge has been applied.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.