REGISTERED NURSE

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Pension plan

Job summary

Northern Health in Prince George, BC, is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Post Anesthetic Recovery unit. You will assess, plan, and provide nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia, collaborating with an interprofessional team in a patient- and family-centered care model.

Candidates must be graduates of an approved School of Nursing with BCCNM registration, BLS, ACLS, and post-graduate certification if

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current BCCNM registration.
• Post graduate coursework or certifications in designated area preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-anesthetic patients in PAR unit.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with an interprofessional team.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care and education.

Skills

IV therapy

clinical assessment

interprofessional communication

patient advocacy

care coordination

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

BCCNM registered nurse

Tools

IV Therapy Equipment

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 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse-Post Anesthetic Recovery (PAR), working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, provides direct nursing care to patients recovering from anesthetics within the Post Anesthetic Recovery Unit by assessing, planning, providing, coordinating and evaluating nursing care. 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, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 10:00 to 18:00, 15:00 to 23:00, Rotating

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to designated area and one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Proficiency in initiating and maintaining Intravenous Therapy (IV)
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed 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 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you'll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, see Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George.

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!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• 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.