Registered Nurse Palliative Response Team (222725)
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Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In alignment with the Mission Vision and Values of Victoria Hospice the safety of patients clients families and staffis a shared responsibility and a top priority. As such the ongoing commitment to improving quality enhancing safetyand mitigating risk is integral to every aspect of this role.
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.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Successful completion of the Palliative Response Team training program or equivalent. 2 years recent nursing experience in a designated Palliative Care/Hospice program or Community Nursing program.
Valid BC Drivers License.
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.
Requirements
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
