Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Emergency - (214150)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is offering a full-time training opportunity for Registered Nurses to prepare staff for work in specialty departments. This position includes a direct nursing care role within hospitals or community settings, requiring adherence to established standards and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Recent medical and/or surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings.
• Adheres to competency guidelines, policies, and BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Workload organization

Prioritization

Interpersonal interaction

Physical ability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

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 completing the training, staff will be placed into a regular full-time rotation line within the same specialty department.

Note: There is an 18-month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the Island Health specialty department. Staff may transfer between 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.

Aligned with Island Health's Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction, patient and staff safety is a shared priority. Continuous quality and safety improvements are integral to this role.

Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings, adhering to the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN, with recent medical and/or surgical experience. Post-training, staff will transition into a regular position within the specialty department.

The hours of work, including days off and work area, may vary based on operational needs and applicable agreements.

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 ability to perform the duties required.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3889.pdf