Close Date Location Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700 - 1915 / 1900 - 0715 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.53 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 37.5 Planned Start Date Feb. 17 2025 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Up to two (2) years recent, related experience depending on clinical setting.

Specialty unit nurse positions also require area specific specialty certification for the unit. Heart Health nurse positions also require demonstrated ability in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by a mark of 75% on the VIHA ECG Challenge exam. 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 Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1014.pdf

Additional information for applicants This is a Substance Use Nursing Position in the Emergency Department (ED). Candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in related areas, including assessing and providing care to adults and youth with substance use disorders in an acute care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with withdrawal management, opioid agonist therapy (OAT), and crisis intervention is preferred. Candidates should also have a working knowledge of the biopsychosocial-spiritual model of care, substance use pharmacology, and best practices for co-occurring mental health conditions. Substance Use Registered Nurses (RNs) working in the ED provide direct care to patients living with substance use disorder, collaborating with an inter-professional team to ensure safe, evidence-based, and trauma-formed care. This role includes initial patient assessment, withdrawal management, direct nursing care, facilitating the initiation and maintenance of opioid agonist therapy (OAT) when appropriate, and connecting patients to hospital and community resources. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU