Registered Nurse -SPH - (219973)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate will have a current membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and two years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes patient safety and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have current, practicing membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent related nursing experience in a clinical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or community.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Client interaction

Physical ability

Education

Current membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with 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.