Registered Nurse, Temp PT - Victoria, BC, Canada - Island Health

Description

Close Date

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

/

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$ $59.52

Paid FTE

0.62

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

44

Planned Start Date

May

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Mar

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 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 Driver's 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.
Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

Position is for the Palliative Response Team with Victoria Hospice Society

Additional Clauses


BCNU:

Vaccination Notification:

To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date.

If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.


PLEASE NOTE:
THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS.

NOTE CLOSING DATE Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article First Consideration).

The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume).

1)

Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2)

Qualifications (Skills & Abilities):

Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit.

Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities.

The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU #J-18808-Ljbffr