Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

Kitimat; Kitimat; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expense support

Referral program

Training and leadership development

Great outdoors & short commutes

Job summary

Northern Health’s Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will work with an interprofessional team to provide end-to-end nursing care for patients presenting with non-urgent to life-threatening issues.

As part of a patient- and family-centered model, you will perform assessments, develop plans, and deliver evidence-based care while maintaining high standards of practice and ethics in a fast-paced setting.

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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct patient care in the Emergency department.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to coordinate care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients with varying acuity.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Emergency decision making

IV therapy

Patient assessments

Effective communication

Clinical data interpretation

Empathy and patient advocacy

Health records & tech

Prioritization & organization

Evidence-based practice

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

RN registration with BCCNM

Emergency Nursing specialty program

BLS/ACLS certification

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 Kitimat General 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 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, Evenings, Nights, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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 Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Kitimat

Kitimat

Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat's municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract healthcare professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. Discover everything this incentive has to offer by visiting their information page: Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentives

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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, person‑centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• 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.

International Applicants

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