Registered Nurse (rn), Long-term Care

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks’ vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Outdoor activities accessibility

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join Gateway Lodge in Prince George. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.

Shifts include days and nights (06:45–18:45, 18:45–06:45) on a rotating schedule. You will uphold professional standards and advocate for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver resident-centered care.
• Respond to changing health care needs and document care using appropriate systems.
• Provide care in accordance with nursing standards and ethics.

Skills

Assessment & intervention

Communication

Critical thinking

Human caring & relationship centered

Teaching

Time & resource management

Leadership

Knowledge integration

Quality care

Equipment operation

Education

Nursing degree and BCCNM registration (RN/RPN)

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 Gateway Lodge.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a resident and family-centered care model. The RN or RPN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN or RPN ensures the delivery of resident-centered care by assisting individual residents and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN or RPN 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, 06:45 to 18:45, 18:45 to 06:45, Rotating

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention - Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing resident assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Communication - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the residents, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking - Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice - Ability to promote resident-focused care that demonstrates care for and with residents and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, resident advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Teaching - Ability to transmit information intended to instruct residents and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Management - Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership - 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.
• Knowledge Integration - 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.
• Quality Care - Provide direct resident care as needed to meet the needs of the residents.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical, psychological and emotional ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Gateway Lodge

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.