REGISTERED NURSE (RN), EMERGENCY

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the emergency team at University Hospital of Northern BC. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care and apply their nursing skills to complex health issues in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with dedication to delivering compassionate patient care.
• Knowledge in handling complex health issues in emergency settings.
• Familiar with BCCNM and CNA standards of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services according to Northern Health standards.
• Utilize emergency nursing skills for various health issues in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team under the direction of the Emergency Manager.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Emergency nursing knowledge

Professional nursing practices

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position.

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication to 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 for providing 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 health issues, from non-urgent to life-threatening, for clients presenting to the Emergency Department.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:15, 19:00 to 07:15, rotating.

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $41.42 - $55.91/hour.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC): is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and serves as the hub for specialized health services. It features a new cancer centre, undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, and is a key clinical education site for students from various institutions.

Prince George: has a population of 89,490 (2021) and serves as a service centre for approximately 320,000 residents. It offers amenities of a larger city with the charm of a smaller town. Learn more about what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for employees. Casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after 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 through the Federal and BC Governments for eligible professions.