Registered Nurse -SPH - (214564)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a nurse to provide direct care to patients in accordance with established philosophies and standards. Applicants must have recent clinical experience and effective communication skills. This position emphasizes quality and safety in all aspects of care delivery.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent related experience in a clinical setting.
• Relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Implements unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

Current membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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

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.