Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Perinatal - (220093)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a registered nurse for a full-time training opportunity within its specialty department. Upon completing training, the nurse will transition to a regular position, ensuring comprehensive care in line with provincial standards. Candidates must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and possess recent medical/surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Recent related medical and surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
• Work in accordance with unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Physical ability for duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Other information

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.

More information: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3894.pdf