Registered Nurse (rn), Hospital At Home

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient care at University Hospital of Northern BC. Candidates must have experience in acute care, be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in an acute care environment.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct acute care nursing to clients in community homes or in the hospital setting.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional health care team to ensure client-centered care.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Physical ability

Education

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

Minimum three years' experience in an acute care environment

Current valid B.C. Driver's License

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).

In accordance with Northern Health's established vision and values, the Hospital at Home Registered Nurse (RN) practices in accordance with the Hospital at Home philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Hospital at Home RN practices in a variety of clinical settings, providing direct acute care nursing to clients in community homes or in the hospital setting, and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interprofessional health care team, the RN ensures the delivery of client-centered care and 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

About UHNBC

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:

• 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.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you'll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community 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" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note and Application Documentation

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.
• Examples may include: Program certificates or diplomas, transcripts, etc.
• Cover letter and resume are recommended

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant (BCCNM).
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in an acute care environment or two (2) years' experience with advance preparation in a clinical specialty within the last five (5) years (Emergency, Perinatal, Perioperative, rural and remote).
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years.
• Current valid B.C. Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Assessment and Intervention: ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care with appropriate interventions.
• Communication: ability to communicate with clients, families, medical staff and interprofessional team; operate related equipment and computer applications.
• Critical Thinking: ability to integrate data to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: promote client-focused care respectful of diverse cultures and preferences.
• Teaching: transmit information essential to health care and well-being.
• Management: manage time and resources; promote cooperation across disciplines.
• Leadership: promote staff morale and change, implement NH policies.
• Knowledge Integration: apply evidence-based practice across nursing and health disciplines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff, Northern Health provides health services for Northerners, in partnership with communities and organizations. There are many career opportunities across our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units and related offices.