Registered Nurse (rn), Intensive Care Unit

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Terrace, BC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team at Ksyen Regional Hospital. The role includes providing compassionate patient care in Critical Care and Emergency settings, with a minimum of 2 years medical/surgical experience required. Comprehensive benefits and support for moving expenses are offered. Candidates must possess CPR and ACLS certifications or be willing to complete them.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in Critical Care or Emergency Nursing.
• CPR and ACLS certifications required or willingness to complete.
• Physical capacity to manage acute care patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care as per current nursing practices.
• Work independently in ICU and Emergency settings.
• Perform designated tasks on the Acute Care Unit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage equipment for critical and acute care patients

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Organize and prioritize work

Assist in orienting new personnel

Education

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

Minimum two years of medical/surgical experience

CPR certification

ACLS certification or willingness to complete

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Ksyen Regional Hospital.

Provides and coordinates nursing care according to current standards of nursing practice and the Clinical Specialty of Critical Care & Emergency/Ambulatory Care Nursing. Clinical experience to independently work in ICU and Emergency is required. Responsibilities include designated tasks on the Acute Care Unit as delegated by the Head Nurse or in-charge.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work: Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating

Ksyen Regional Hospital

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. It features 82 beds, private rooms, and specializes in 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

The community of Terrace offers northern living at its best, with snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams. The main industries include communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700, with educational institutions like Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. There is always something new to experience in Terrace.

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 can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks 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
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

During your application, upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts
• Cover letter and resume are recommended

Are you an International Applicant?

Visit our Northern Health careers page for application steps.

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage equipment for critical and acute care patients
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Assist in orienting new personnel
• Organize and prioritize work

Who we are

Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We employ over 7,000 staff and offer a variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services in Northern BC.