Registered Nurse -SPH - (223369)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospital and community settings. This role emphasizes effective communication, workload organization, and the ability to work with diverse contacts, including patients and healthcare professionals. Applicants must have current membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess two years of relevant clinical experience. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement in patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Two years' recent related experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Plan care in line with unit/program philosophy and nursing standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Current membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years' clinical 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1009.pdf