Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in Port Alberni, BC is offering a Specialty RN Training Opportunity in Critical Care. This program blends theory and practicum to prepare nurses for a regular rotation in the specialty department.

Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, you will develop critical care competencies, participate in patient care, and transition into a permanent role upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.
• Hours/area may change per operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings.
• Report to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate.
• Maintain safety and quality standards per unit guidelines and BC nursing standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Workload prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

RN registration (BC CNMB)

Job description

Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care - (237018)

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Apr. 5 2027

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

This position represents a regular full time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff to work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of the training the staff member will be placed into a regular full time rotation line in the specialty department that they have been trained for.

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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 BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, with recent related medical and/or surgical experience. When applicants have completed this specialty training they will be moved into a regular position within the Specialty department

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated 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.

Distance Prerequisite Courses (as listed or accepted alternative) are required with completion before start date, while continuing in your current position- BCIT NSCC 7120 Theory 1 and NSCC 7150 / Mosby ECG with PLAR credit

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