Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northern Health as a Registered Nurse at Mills Memorial Hospital, where you will provide critical and emergency care in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a community that offers stunning natural beauty and a variety of outdoor activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP and dental

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration.
• Two years of medical/surgical experience or equivalent training.
• CPR and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care in Critical Care & Emergency.
• Work independently in Emergency settings.
• Deliver compassionate patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Minimum two years of medical/surgical experience

Post Diploma Certificate in Critical Care

CPR (Basic Life Support) certification

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Job description

Position Summary

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 Mills Memorial Hospital.

Provides and coordinates nursing care according to current standards of nursing practice and the Clinical Specialty of Critical Care & Emergency Care Nursing. Clinical experience to independently work in Emergency is required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, rotating

New Wage

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

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 Community

Terrace has a population of 12,700 (2021). The community offers northern living at its best, with snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams. Check out Terrace, where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, 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.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Minimum two (2) years of medical/surgical experience and/or Post Diploma Certificate in Critical Care and/or Emergency Nursing and/or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants without formal Emergency/Critical Care Training and/or equivalent experience will be expected to enroll in an Emergency or Critical Care Course within 6 months of employment.
• CPR (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification or willingness to complete within 1 year.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage all equipment appropriate for care in critical and acute care units.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assist in orientation of new personnel.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing hospital and community-based health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We serve a population of 300,000 with over 7,000 staff across the region. We offer diverse career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized services.