Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care - (217792)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port Alberni is offering a full-time nursing training opportunity for Registered Nurses. Candidates must have BC RN registration and will provide direct patient care in hospital or community settings. Post-training, staff will transition into regular positions. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, and effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent medical and/or surgical experience required.
• Full-time attendance during post-basic training.
• Transition into a regular position within the department after completing specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Adhere to unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, and relevant standards.
• Reports to Nurse Manager or designate.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize workload and prioritize tasks

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

Physical ability 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 (theory and practicum) to prepare staff for work in a specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion, staff will be placed in a regular full-time rotation within that department.

Note: There is an 18-month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the same department. Staff may transfer between Island Health departments within the same specialty. The post-basic training requires full-time attendance. For more information, visit the Professional Practice Website.

In line with Island Health’s Vision, Purpose, and Values, patient and staff safety are priorities shared by all. Continuous quality and safety improvements are integral to this position.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Responsible for planning and providing direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings, adhering to 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. After completing the specialty training, staff will be transitioned into a regular position within the department.

Work hours, including days off and work areas, may vary based on operational needs, collective agreement, and applicable statutes.

Skills and Abilities

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

For more details, see the full job description here.