Registered Practical Nurse jobs in Canada
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Acute Medical-Surgical RN: Arrhythmia Specialist
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Registered Nurse: Patient Care & Quality Champion
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Community Health Nurse: Outreach & Prevention
Island Health
ICU/HAU Critical Care Nurse – High-Impact Patient Care
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Primary Care RN: Patient-Centered Care & Impact
Island Health
Registered Nurse - Primary Care - (222880)
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Registered Nurse — Acute Care & Patient Safety
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Community Mental Health & Addictions Nurse
Island Health
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Job summary
A regional health authority in Canada requires a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients and residents, ensuring compliance with established standards. The role demands effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Candidates should hold registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and up to two years of relevant experience is preferred. Specialty certifications may be required depending on unit assignments.
Qualifications
- Up to two years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
- Specialty units require specific certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents.
- Ensure compliance with nursing practice standards.
Skills
Education
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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 BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.
- Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit.
- Heart Health nurse positions also require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam.
- 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.
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