About the role
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.
The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process in providing direct patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, fulfils the responsibilities of an individual practitioner. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for patients for whom nursing care is provided.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty. Current CPR -Level C. Knowledge of the skills, policies and procedures required in the hospital and in the clinical speciality (see following list) and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
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Application of nursing skills as listed in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice, and as required by the hospital and in the clinical speciality.
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Good organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills.
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Sound judgement, good observation, and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy.
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Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to perform appropriately in emergency situation.
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Ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role.
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Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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Clinical Specialty Skills List, Registered Nurse
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Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR)
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Approved Critical Care/PAR Program, minimum one year PAR experience (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
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Maternity/Child
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BCIT Level 1 Obstetrics, NRP certified
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Basic Nursing Skills:
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Pre-natal Care
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Post-partum (Maternal)
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Post-partum (Neonate)
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Delegated Medical Functions:
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Monitoring patients receiving uterine stimulating drugs.
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Paediatrics
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Basic Nursing Skills:
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Respiratory Therapy
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Orthopaedic Care
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Medication Administration
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Oncology
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Chemotherapy Certificate (see new job description N.CI.21001.020)
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Operating Room
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Approved Post Graduate Operating Room Program. (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
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Psychiatry (see new job description N.CI.21001.005)
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1852.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
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.
The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process in providing direct patient care, functions as a member of the health care team, fulfils the responsibilities of an individual practitioner. The Registered Nurse maintains nursing records for patients for whom nursing care is provided.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Clinical courses related to the clinical specialty. Current CPR -Level C. Knowledge of the skills, policies and procedures required in the hospital and in the clinical speciality (see following list) and one year recent related experience in the clinical nursing area, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
-
Application of nursing skills as listed in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice, and as required by the hospital and in the clinical speciality.
-
Good organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills.
-
Sound judgement, good observation, and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy.
-
Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
-
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
-
Ability to perform appropriately in emergency situation.
-
Ability to assume a leadership/supervisory role.
-
Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships.
-
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
-
Clinical Specialty Skills List, Registered Nurse
-
Post Anaesthetic Recovery (PAR)
-
Approved Critical Care/PAR Program, minimum one year PAR experience (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
-
Maternity/Child
-
BCIT Level 1 Obstetrics, NRP certified
-
Basic Nursing Skills:
-
Pre-natal Care
-
Post-partum (Maternal)
-
Post-partum (Neonate)
-
Delegated Medical Functions:
-
Monitoring patients receiving uterine stimulating drugs.
-
Paediatrics
-
Basic Nursing Skills:
-
Respiratory Therapy
-
Orthopaedic Care
-
Medication Administration
-
Oncology
-
Chemotherapy Certificate (see new job description N.CI.21001.020)
-
Operating Room
-
Approved Post Graduate Operating Room Program. (see new job description N.CI.21001.021)
-
Psychiatry (see new job description N.CI.21001.005)
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1852.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.