Job Description

Close DateJun. 28 2024LocationVictoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time07:15-19:30/19:15-07:30Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 - $59.52Paid FTE0.50Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS35.62Planned Start DateJul. 18 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Dec. 31 2024Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationIn 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.Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Department Head or designate, the Registered Nurse - NICU plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduate of a recognized neo-natal nursing specialty program, or enrollment into specialty training pathway. Current CPR Basic Rescuer. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or completion of certification within one (1) year of hire. Recent (within the past 2 years) newborn intensive care unit skills; or an equivalent combination of education, training and 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.

Link to Full Additional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesBCNU: 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 18.01- 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 CANurses Bargaining AssociationAffiliation/UnionBCNU