Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perinatal - (215991)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider offers a full-time training opportunity for Registered Nurses to specialize in their fields. Successful candidates will provide direct patient care upon completion of the training program, with a focus on quality and safety improvements in patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent medical and/or surgical experience required.
• Transition to regular position upon specialty training completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct care to patients/residents.
• Adhere to departmental policies and nursing standards.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Organizational skills

Task prioritization

Effective interaction

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as 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 into a regular full-time rotation within that department.

Note: There is an 18-month return of service requirement as a permanent employee within the same specialty department. Staff may transfer between departments within Island Health during this period. The 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. Continuous quality and safety improvements are integral to this role.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. The nurse plans and provides direct care to patients/residents in hospital or community settings, adhering to departmental philosophies, 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, the staff will be transitioned into a regular position within the department.

The work hours, days off, and work area may vary based on operational needs and collective agreement provisions.

Skills and Abilities

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

For more details, see the full job description at this link.