Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perinatal

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated nursing professionals for a full-time training opportunity. This role involves both theory and practicum to prepare staff for a specialty department, ensuring a seamless transition into a regular rotation post-training. With a strong emphasis on patient safety and quality improvement, you will be responsible for delivering direct nursing care in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks while working collaboratively with a diverse team. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with recent medical/surgical experience required.
• Full-time attendance for post-basic training program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Ensure patient and staff safety in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Workload organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

(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. Note: staff may move between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training program requires full time attendance.

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.