Registered Nurse -SPH - (221512)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada seeks a qualified nurse to provide direct patient care, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Applicants must have a current membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and at least two years of relevant clinical experience. This role involves effective communication and workload organization to manage patient needs.

Qualifications

• Membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years of recent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Continuously improve quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Relationship management

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years of recent related experience

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.

Qualifications

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.