Job Description

Close Date
Aug. 16 2024
Location
Saanich Peninsula Hospital - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0830-1630/1000-1800
Days Off
Weekend/Stats, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Vacancy Type
Regular PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 - $59.52
Paid FTE
0.42
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
31.5
Planned Start Date
Sep. 20 2024
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
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

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.
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 CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current, practicing membership with BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Two years\' recent related experience in a clinical setting where relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge has been applied.
Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• 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.

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Additional information for applicants
This RN position is in PACU, successful candidate must be qualified to work in a recovery room/critical care area. This is part of a new rotation that will take effect September 20th and the days of work every week are Thursdays and Fridays. Contact Laura Brown for questions: 250-544-7676, local 23358. --- BCNU: 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.