Registered Nurse -SPH - (219975)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a dedicated nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in both hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate will have a current membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and at least two years of relevant clinical experience. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Current, practicing membership with the 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 the hospital or community.
• Ensures care aligns with competency guidelines and nursing practice standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Current BC College of Nurses and Midwives membership

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.