Registered Nurse (rn), Maternity

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Terrace seeks a motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to delivering compassionate patient care. This maternity-focused role involves evaluating nursing care for diverse patient needs and includes antepartum to neonatal care. The successful candidate will have current BC registration and relevant training. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs available

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Provide antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care.
• Manage patient care assignments for Medical Surgical and Pediatric patients.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship-Centered Practice

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Quality Care

Equipment Operation

Physical and Emotional Resilience

Education

Current practicing registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Post-graduate Obstetrical course or equivalent education

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 Ksyen Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, this Maternity-focused position involves identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet patients' physical, social, and psychological needs. Patient care assignments may include antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care; neonatal care (Nursery); and Medical Surgical and/or Pediatric patients. Care is guided by current BCCNM standards of Nursing Practice and Perinatal Services BC Guidelines and Standards.

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. The facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and serves as a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. It 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 nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, Northwest Community College, and a UNBC campus. Explore Terrace for new experiences.

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 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts

It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant?

Please follow the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Post-graduate Obstetrical course or equivalent education and experience.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) or willingness to obtain.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent CPR.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention - Ability to perform patient assessments and provide appropriate nursing care.
• Communication - Effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, and team members.
• Critical Thinking - Analyze data to solve problems effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship-Centered Practice - Promote patient-focused care with cultural sensitivity.
• Teaching - Educate patients and others on health topics.
• Management - Manage time and resources efficiently.
• Leadership - Foster team morale and professional development.
• Knowledge Integration - Use evidence-based information to support decisions.
• Quality Care - Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Equipment Operation - Operate related equipment and computer applications.
• Physical and Emotional Resilience - Perform duties effectively.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities. With more than 7,000 staff, we provide hospital and community health services, including hospitals, long-term care, and public health facilities, in partnership with local communities and organizations.