Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perinatal

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Courtenay, Canada, is offering a full-time training opportunity aimed at preparing staff for nursing roles in specialty departments. Candidates must hold a valid BC RN registration and have recent medical/surgical experience. The selected individual will provide direct nursing care in both hospital and community settings, focusing on patient safety and adherence to nursing standards. This role includes a commitment to an 18-month service requirement post-training.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Works in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, and policies.
• Comply with BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice and relevant statutes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

RN registration with BC CNMW

Job description

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.

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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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/JD3894.pdf