REGISTERED NURSE (RN), HOSPITAL AT HOME

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient care in various settings within University Hospital of Northern BC. The RN will practice under established guidelines and actively engage with the healthcare team, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes. Join a supportive organization that values healthcare professionals and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professionals

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with BC College of Nursing and Midwives registration.
• Experience in acute care nursing and patient-centered care model is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct acute care nursing to clients in community homes or hospital settings.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for effective client-centered care.
• Practice in accordance with nursing ethics and standards.

Skills

Compassionate Patient Care

Interprofessional Collaboration

Assessment and Evaluation

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Job description

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

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’s 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.

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

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
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
  
  

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