Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

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

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Smithers is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Emergency department. The role involves delivering compassionate care, assessing and planning nursing interventions for patients with varying health issues. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have completed an emergency nursing program. The position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment, aimed at promoting high-quality healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with BCCNM registration.
• Completion of an emergency nursing specialty program is preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care in the Emergency department.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams for direct patient assessment.
• Evaluate and plan nursing care for complex health issues.

Skills

Current cardiac monitoring skills

Emergency clinical decision-making

Intravenous therapy initiation

Patient assessments

Effective communication

Problem-solving with data

Person-focused care

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Physical ability for duties

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Emergency Nursing specialty program completion

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 Bulkley Valley District 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 centred 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, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Hospital Services

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24‑bed Acute Care facility which integrates home and community care into one facility. Some of the services include:

• Emergency/outpatient
• Medical
• Surgical
• Maternity
• Palliative Care
• Psychiatric Observation Unit
• Laboratory
• Pediatric services
• Radiology (X‑ray, Mammography, Ultrasound)
• Home and Community Care
• Community Cancer Clinic
• Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons

Location: Smithers

Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town's Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9‑12 and Coast Mountain College. Check out Smithers 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.

Application Requirements

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.
• 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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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).

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/caregivers, 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/caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct patients, families/caregivers 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.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations 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.