Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

White Spot; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Emergency Department team in Prince George, BC. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on patient care and will contribute to a collaborative environment, delivering essential services in a busy hospital setting. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires BC College of Nurses registration as RN.
• Two years' experience in a tertiary care Emergency Department desired.
• ACLS certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care in emergency settings.
• Apply advanced nursing skills for a variety of healthcare issues.
• Contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Judgment

Critical Thinking

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Completion of post-basic emergency nursing specialty program

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 BC (UHNBC).

Within a model of person-centered care and guided by the vision and values of Northern Health, the Staff Nurse is responsible and accountable to provide professional nursing services in a manner consistent with Northern Health standards, the College of BC College of Nurses, and Midwives (BCCNM), the National Emergency Nursing Affiliation (NENA) Standards, and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Nursing. Reporting to the Emergency Manager and as a member of a healthcare team, the Staff Nurse applies Emergency Nursing knowledge and skills to care for various complex healthcare issues, from non-urgent to life-threatening, for clients who present to the Emergency Department.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, Nights - 07:00 to 19:15, 11:00 to 23:00, 19:00 to 07:15, Rotating

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region and a hub for specialized health services. It is also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program.
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and new equipment since 2001, including:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU.
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU).
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training.
• MRI unit.

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region offers affordable housing, land prices, and transportation costs, resulting in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. With a population of approximately 82,300 residents, Prince George is the 4th largest city in BC and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada's Green University. The warm, friendly, and diverse community reflects a strong and dynamic spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this 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' 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, such as program certificates or diplomas, 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 the steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Two (2) years' recent experience working in a tertiary care Emergency Department and/or two years' recent medical/surgical experience.
• Completion of an approved post-basic emergency nursing specialty program or equivalent training and experience may be considered.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Emergency room.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to promote safe, competent, patient care.
• Ability to communicate appropriately in interactions with clients, colleagues, students, and others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical judgment skills.
• Critical thinking skills for collecting and interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
• Skilled at performing assessments, interventions, and monitoring.
• Ability to apply knowledge related to relationship-building, assertiveness, problem-solving, and violence prevention.
• Ability to delegate appropriately to other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships and set appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, offering health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based healthcare for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services through dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There are numerous career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.