Population and Public Health Registered Nurse (232203)

Description

IIn 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.

Population and Public Health Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation nursing standards BCCDC policies/standards the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) employer policies and individual competencies. Provides nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies procedures guidelines and other controls on practice.

Working in the community setting the Population and Public Health Registered Nurse provides testing and immunization services education and promotion to clients including individuals families groups and communities.

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

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant and knowledge of current immunization practices; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

• Apply nursing process.
• Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with immunization practices.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrate sound organizational problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Prioritize and organize.
• Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.

Required Experience:

IC