Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 2300-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $44.96 Paid FTE 0.73 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 51.67 Planned Start Date Dec. 4 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent 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.
This position represents a regular full time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff to work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of the training the staff member will be placed into a regular full time rotation line in the specialty department that they have been trained for. Opportunities for part time lines may also be available based on vacancies on the unit.
(Please note: There is an 18 month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the Island Health specialty department for which they have been trained. Staff may move between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training program requires full time attendance. For more information visit the Professional Practice Website:
https://intranet.islandhealth.ca/departments/specialty-nursing/Pages/specialty-education-sponsored-training-opportunities-nurses.aspx.
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 BC College of Nurses and Midwives 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 Grade 12 Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant. Class V BC Driver's License Certificates in CPR, Standard First Aid and Food Safe. Recent, related experience of one year working with clients with mental illness. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, Or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work. Skills And Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to organize and prioritize. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients. Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. Ability to manage conflict. Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD5724.pdf
Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU