Registered Nurse -SPH

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health in Victoria, BC is seeking a part-time registered nurse to provide direct patient care in hospital and community settings. You will report to the Nurse Manager and work within a rotating shift pattern including 7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00, across multiple sites as part of a transformative mNPR staffing initiative.

Applicants must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have at least two years of recent clinical experience, with strong communication, organization,

Qualifications

• Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent related experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager or department head and follows unit policies and CRNBC standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, co-workers, and families to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.69

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

49.5

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 (mNPRs) are here in BC! Island Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.