Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (227511)
Job Summary
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. Nurses are expected to assess patients/residents to plan and carry out nursing care and teach patients and families. They collaborate with other health professionals and communicate with other hospital departments to coordinate the Medical Plan of Care with hospital routines and services in the best interest of the patient/resident.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Up to two years recent related experience.
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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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