Registered Nurse - Stroke Clinic/Memory Service

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Nanaimo is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care in areas like stroke and dementia. Candidates must have a valid registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with relevant clinical research experience. Essential qualifications include specialized certification and recent experience with geriatrics. This role emphasizes communication skills, collaboration, and competence in clinical practices to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical research experience or equivalent.
• Two years' recent experience with stroke or dementia care.
• Current ECG and CPR certificates required.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of geriatric care

Ability to set priorities

Collaboration skills

Physical ability for duties

Change facilitation

Computer software skills

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

Canadian Nursing Association specialty certification

Job description

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Canadian Nursing Association specialty certification in specialty area, such as neurosciences nursing preferred. Two (2) years clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of education and training in research, preferred. Two years' recent experience with Hyper acute cerebrovascular syndrome/TIA care, seniors and/or dementia care, or two years' stroke neuro experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience or training. Current ECG certificate and basic CPR certificate required.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current theories, technologies and best practice in specialty area including geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, neurology, hyper acute cerebrovascular syndrome/, TIA triage, assessment, anatomy, physiology and treatment, as well as related risk factor modification and prevention, and self management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively 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.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and implement best practices.
• Demonstrated computerized software skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and internet access and ability to operate a computerized subject care information system.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice related to clinical research.