Acute Care RN — Compassionate Patient Advocate & Team Player

Northern Health; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a Registered Nurse for Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre to deliver compassionate patient care in an acute medical unit. The RN will assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with an interprofessional team, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to BCCNM standards.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, effective communication, and ongoing professional development within a supportive NH environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments and provide nursing care with appropriate interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff and interprofessional team.
• Ability to integrate data from multiple sources to problem-solve and deliver best-practice care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an acute medical unit.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Transmits information to instruct patients and families about health topics.
• Organize and prioritize work to maintain efficient care delivery.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Data integration

Resident-focused care

Education & training

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

RN registration with BCCNM

Job description

Northern Health seeks a Registered Nurse for Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre to deliver compassionate patient care in an acute medical unit. The RN will assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with an interprofessional team, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to BCCNM standards.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, effective communication, and ongoing professional development within a supportive NH environment.