Registered Nurse – Palliative Response Team – Island Health

Title of the Job: Registered Nurse – Palliative Response Team

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Close DateLocationCairnsmore Place – Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0700-1500; 1500-2300; 2300-0700Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$41.42 – $59.52Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateNov. 4 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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 ExperienceRegistration 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.

Company Name: Island Health

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