Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is offering a full-time nursing training opportunity designed to prepare staff for regular positions within the specialty department. The program includes both theory and practicum components. Upon completion, participants will enter a full-time rotation in their trained specialty. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives is mandatory, along with relevant medical/surgical experience. The position emphasizes effective communication, organization, and adherence to nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Recent related medical and/or surgical experience is required.
• Full-time attendance in the training program is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards in British Columbia.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Overview

This is a regular full-time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff to work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion, staff will be placed into a regular full-time rotation in the specialty department they were trained for.

Please note: There is an 18 month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the Island Health specialty department for which they have been trained. Staff may move between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training program requires full-time attendance. For more information visit the Professional Practice Website:
https://intranet.islandhealth.ca/departments/specialty-nursing/Pages/specialty-education-sponsored-training-opportunities-nurses.aspx.

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.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD3891.pdf