Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Emergency (Tofino)

Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Emergency - (225912) 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. 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. 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. Qualifications Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, with recent related medical and/or surgical experience. When applicants have completed this specialty training they will be moved into a regular position within the Specialty department. The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. 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. Island Health Emergency Specialty Education Training Opportunity has two parts: 1. Distance Prerequisite Course are required with completion by the end of August - Online courses completion (of BCIT NSER 7110 and NSCC 7150 or online ECG course with PLAR recognition) achieved while continuing in your current job. Learners must independently complete these prerequisite courses. Note ECG course must be completed before Theory 1 (NSCC 7110). - Full-time Compressed Timeframe Training September - December 2026 Theory and clinical courses completion. Island Health sponsorship includes tuition, books and paid release from your current job to become a full time student in the sponsoring unit. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pahoi