REGISTERED NURSE

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Municipal pension plan

Job summary

Northern Health in Fort St. John is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency department. The RN will assess, plan, and provide care for patients with a wide range of conditions under the supervision of the Manager or designate.

Days and Nights rotating shifts are available. Applicants must hold RN registration with BCCNM and complete an Emergency Nursing specialty program or equivalent, with current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives in good standing.
• Emergency Nursing specialty program or equivalent experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency department for diverse, complex cases.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Assess, plan and document patient status and respond to life-threatening situations.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care with empathy and safety focus.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Emergency nursing

Clinical assessment

IV therapy

Interprofessional communication

Data synthesis

Cultural sensitivity

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Time management

Education

RN registration with BCCNM

Emergency Nursing specialty program

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Fort St. John Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse – Emergency, working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, plans and provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to clients with various complex health care issues, from non-urgent to life threatening, to patients in the Emergency department. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant.
• Completion of a recognized Emergency Nursing specialty program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Skills and Abilities

• Current cardiac monitoring skills.
• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Ability to initiate intravenous therapy and maintain IV lines.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and the members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to promote person-focused care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct patients, families/care givers and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort St. John Hospital

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants