Registered Nurse (rn), Day Care Surgery

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Terrace is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care at Ksyen Regional Hospital. The role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with care teams, and ensuring the delivery of effective nursing services. Candidates must possess relevant clinical experience and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Join a progressive team in a picturesque community offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Employer-paid training

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Qualifications

• 1 year recent relevant clinical experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.
• Ability to promote person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate nursing care.
• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional care team.
• Assess, plan, and provide discharge teaching for patients.

Skills

Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Physical ability to perform the duties

Ability to teach and instruct patients

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM

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 Ksyen Regional Hospital.

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. Working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team, provides direct patient care, assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care and provides discharge teaching for patients.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday & Thursday, Days, 06:30 to 14:30, 09:00 to 15:00

About Ksyen Regional Hospital

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace

The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

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

Are you an International Applicant?

Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent relevant clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.
• 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.

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.