Registered Nurse (rn), Med Surg

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. You will work under the supervision of the Manager or designate and align with BC CNMN standards and NH values, providing direct care in an acute medical unit.

The position involves rotating shifts (days/nights), with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and registered with BCCNM as a practicing RN.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in acute settings.
• Strong communication with patients, families and the interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an acute medical unit.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions with evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to ensure patient-centred care.
• Operate related equipment and use computer applications for documentation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional communication

Clinical reasoning

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Equipment operation

Time management

Professional development

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and RN registration with BCCNM

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 Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

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 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 patient and family-centered care model.

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices in a variety of clinical settings, and working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team, provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Qualfications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and the members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• 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.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct patients, families/care givers and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical 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 Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Community

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

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• 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.