Registered Nurse
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
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.
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/JD1014.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse at Island Health will plan and provide direct care to patients and residents in hospital or community settings. The work follows unit standards, competency guidelines and professional practice standards, with a shared focus on patient and staff safety.
Requirements
Candidates need active registration as a practicing RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and up to two years of recent related experience, depending on the clinical setting. Specialty units also require area-specific certification, and Heart Health positions require passing the VIHA ECG Challenge with at least 75%.
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Nursing assessment
- Care planning
- Patient and family communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Workload prioritization
- Documentation
- Infection prevention
- Patient safety
- ECG interpretation
- Arrhythmia interpretation
- Clinical judgment
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- nursing
- direct patient care
- per diem nursing
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- acute care
- community nursing
- hospital nursing
- ECG interpretation
- arrhythmia interpretation
- Heart Health
- patient safety
- health care
- Island Health
- Vancouver Island
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration
- RN