REGISTERED NURSE (RN), COMMUNITY LIVING

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. John is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care in community settings. Responsibilities include assessing and providing care for clients with mental and physical handicaps. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development. Applicants should have a nursing degree and registration, along with experience in case management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with dedication to patient care.
• Experience with mental and physical handicaps.
• Independence in planning and implementing nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Assist in case management services.
• Ensure client self-care and independence.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Case management

Health teaching

Education

Nursing degree and registration

Job description

Overview

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 Health Unit.

Under the direction of the Manager of Community Programs, the position uses independence, initiative, and the nursing process to plan, organize, implement and evaluate professional nursing care for clients with mental and physical handicaps in community settings; case management services include assessment, monitoring, health teaching, support consultation, liaison and referral; ensures that the model of client self-care and independence is maintained; participates in the administration of all Acts and Regulations applicable to nursing functions.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Wednesdays and Fridays, Days, 08:30 to 16:30

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but 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.

Application materials

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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