Registered Nurse
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- 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 role reports to the Nurse Manager or Department Head and follows unit policies and professional standards.
Requirements
Candidates need active registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practising RN, plus up to two years of recent related experience. Strong verbal and written communication, workload organization and the physical ability to do the job are also needed.
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Nursing care planning
- Patient and resident care
- Clinical nursing practice
- Workload organization and prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Family communication
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Health care policy compliance
- Arrhythmia interpretation
- ECG interpretation
- Specialty nursing certification
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- nursing
- patient care
- hospital nursing
- community nursing
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- clinical nursing
- temporary nursing
- Island Health
- healthcare
- acute care
- patient safety
- quality improvement
- ECG
- arrhythmia interpretation
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives RN registration
Languages
- English