Registered Nurse (rn), Med Surg

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort St. John seeks a motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care. The role involves assessing, planning, and implementing client care in various clinical settings. Candidates must have graduation from an approved nursing school and registration as an RN. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate client care needs.
• Deliver patient care in compliance with nursing standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for client-centered care.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

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

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 the Fort St. John Hospital.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), within a patient and family-centered care model.

The Registered Nurse practices in various clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client care. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families in responding to changing healthcare needs. The Registered Nurse 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)

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Highlights include:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, and a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum

Fort St. John also hosts the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic serving the community.

About Fort St. John

Known as "The Energetic City," Fort St. John reflects its large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry, and agriculture. Located above the Peace River Valley, it serves as the capital of the Peace River district with a population of over 21,400, servicing an area of approximately 70,000. The community features a cultural centre, library, theatre, art space, schools, and a Northern Lights College campus. Explore more about Fort St. John to discover what this energetic community offers.

What Northern Health Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for full-time and part-time employees. Casuals may pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Application Requirements:

• Upload registration number (if applicable)
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications (certificates, transcripts, etc.)
• Recommended: cover letter and resume

International Applicants: Please review steps on the Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct client assessments and provide nursing care with appropriate interventions
• Communication: Effectively communicate with clients, families, staff, and the interdisciplinary team
• Critical Thinking: Evaluate data to solve problems effectively
• Human Caring: Promote client-focused, culturally sensitive care, advocacy, and social justice
• Teaching: Educate clients and others on health topics
• Management: Manage time and resources, foster collaboration
• Leadership: Promote morale, cooperation, and professional development
• Knowledge Integration: Use evidence-based information to support practice
• Operate related equipment and computer applications
• Physical ability to perform duties

About Northern Health:

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people in numerous communities and First Nations. Employing over 7,000 staff, it offers a variety of healthcare careers across hospitals, long-term care, and community services.