RN Community Health Services

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

Job summary

Join Island Health as a Registered Nurse in Community Health Services, providing client-centered care in diverse clinical settings. This entry-level role emphasizes continuous quality improvement and collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring comprehensive health assessments and service coordination for clients. Ideal candidates will possess BC registration and relevant experience, committed to delivering trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse practicing under BC legislation and nursing standards.
• Requires valid BC driver's license and two years of related experience.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following organizational policies and procedures.
• Conduct health assessments and coordinate health services.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and clients in various clinical settings.

Skills

Client-focused care

Trauma-informed care

Effective communication

Time management

Knowledge of community health

Continuous professional development

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years' recent related experience

Tools

Computer applications

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), client and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Community Health Services practices according to relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, the code of ethics outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), employer policies, and individual competencies. Provides nursing care following organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and practice controls.

The RN works in various clinical settings, collaborating with clients, their healthcare teams, and primary care providers. Utilizes a community-focused approach to deliver client-centered care aimed at maximizing health through promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health, as well as prevention, treatment, and palliation of illness and injury. Responsibilities include health assessment, planning, intervention, and health service coordination.

Qualifications:

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC driver's license.

Skills and Abilities:

• Provide client-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide evidence-based nursing care.
• Effective communication skills for inter-professional collaboration and respectful workplace environment.
• Ability to instruct clients and others on health-related topics.
• Efficient time and resource management.
• Knowledge of care planning, care coordination, community programs, and services.
• Understanding of community health, chronic disease management, geriatric, and palliative nursing within a client and caregiver-centered approach.
• Self-awareness and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to use factual information and research evidence to support decisions.
• Operate related equipment and technology, including computer applications.

For the full job description, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3925.pdf

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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