Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care - (216675)

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

Job summary

A local health authority in Nanaimo, Canada, is offering a full-time training opportunity for Registered Nurses. This role involves providing direct patient care in various settings. Candidates must be registered RNs with recent medical or surgical experience. Successful trainees will secure permanent roles within the specialized department, adhering to nursing standards in British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Recent medical and/or surgical experience is required.
• Must complete specialty training to transition into a permanent position.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize workload and prioritize tasks

Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, community agencies, patients, residents, and families

Physical capacity to perform job duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Job description

This position offers a full-time training opportunity, including both theoretical and practical components, to prepare staff for work in a specific Island Health specialty department. Upon successful completion, staff will be placed into a regular full-time rotation within the specialized department.

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 transfer between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training 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.

Aligned with the Vision, Purpose, and Values of Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety are priorities shared by all; continuous quality and safety improvements are integral to this role.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. The nurse plans and provides direct care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings, following the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and 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, with recent medical and/or surgical experience. Upon completing the specialty training, staff will be transitioned into a permanent position within the department.

Work hours, including days off and work areas, may be adjusted based on operational needs, collective agreement, and applicable laws.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize workload and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, physicians, community agencies, patients, residents, and families.
• Physical capacity to perform job duties.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3891.pdf.