Registered Nurse (rn), Clinical Decision Unit

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. John is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse. This position involves delivering direct patient care in an acute medical unit, adhering to professional standards. Key qualifications include graduation from an approved nursing program and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members while promoting a patient-centered approach.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs available

Qualifications

• RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Promote resident-focused care sensitive to diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an acute medical unit.
• Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care.
• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional care team.

Skills

Initial and ongoing patient assessments

Effective communication with patients and caregivers

Clinical and diagnostic reasoning

Organizational and prioritization skills

Integration of diverse data for problem-solving

Advocacy and social justice concerns

Ability to operate related equipment

Promoting staff morale and cooperation

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

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 the Fort St. John Hospital.

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and within a patient and family-centered care model. The Registered Nurse (RN) practices in a variety of clinical settings and works collaboratively with the interprofessional care team to provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Highlights:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum
• Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic serve the community.

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," reflecting its resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. The town is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population is over 21,400, and it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant.

Skills and Abilities

• 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 resident‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with residents and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, resident 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.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.