Registered Nurse -SPH - (222621)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate must hold a current membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have two years of recent clinical experience. Responsibilities include planning and providing care, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to established policies and competency guidelines. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold current practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Requires at least two years of recent related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in various settings.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to unit/program policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Current membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

2 years' recent related experience

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.