Description

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) 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 the Registered Nurse - PICU plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital in accordance with the unit/program philosophy competency guidelines policies and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Current CPR Basic Rescuer.



Knowledge of physiology and psychology of children aged newborn to 16 years; recognized Pediatric ICU education certificate; up to two years recent (within the past 2 years) experience in Pediatric ICU; 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.

Requirements

Required Experience:

IC

📌 Registered Nurse PICU (237536) (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria