Registered Nurse -SPH
- Victoria, BC, Canada
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- 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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Two years' recent related experience in a clinical setting where relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge has been applied.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
- 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/JD1009.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse at Island Health will plan and provide direct nursing care to patients and residents in hospital or community settings. The nurse follows unit policies and professional standards, and works with patients, families and care teams.
Requirements
Candidates need current, practicing membership with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and two years of recent clinical nursing experience. They must communicate clearly, manage their workload and priorities, and work well with physicians, agencies, patients and families.
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Nursing care planning
- Clinical assessment
- Patient and family communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Workload prioritization
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Documentation
- CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- nursing
- patient care
- clinical nursing
- hospital nursing
- community nursing
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- CRNBC
- nurse
- healthcare
- Island Health
- Vancouver Island
- acute care
- patient safety
- quality improvement
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives membership
Languages
- English