Registered Nurse (rn), Med Surg

Northern Health; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year of

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Job summary

Northern Health in Vanderhoof is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join St. John Hospital. The RN will provide direct patient care in an acute medical unit, assess and plan nursing care, and collaborate with an interprofessional care team to uphold high standards of practice.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, effective communication, and adherence to professional ethics. Rotating day and night shifts enable flexible scheduling and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BCCNM as a practicing RN registrant.
• Ability to perform initial and ongoing patient assessments with clinical and diagnostic reasoning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interprofessional teams using multiple channels.
• Ability to integrate data to problem-solve and promote resident-focused, culturally sensitive care.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to translate knowledge into practice with evidence-based care.
• Ability to operate related equipment and computer applications; maintain physical stamina for duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an acute medical unit.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional care team to optimize outcomes.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care and advocate for residents.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff; document care accurately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Care planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BCCNM registration

Tools

Electronic health records

Medical equipment operation

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 St. John 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, 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:30 (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 St. John Hospital

Community

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

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.