Registered Nurse (rn), Med Surg

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

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care at St. John Hospital. Responsibilities include assessing needs, planning care, and supervising non-professional staff. Candidates must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Offers comprehensive benefits, vacation, and support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Demonstrated ability in carrying out the principles and practices of nursing skills in patient care.
• Proven ability to chart and record accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assessing physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Planning, implementing and documenting nursing care for individual or groups of patients.
• Coordinating care of assigned patients and supervising non-professional nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

Charting and recording

Education

Registered Nurse certification

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.

Provides nursing care according to established standards and administrative policies. This involves assessing physical and psychosocial needs, planning, implementing and documenting the nursing care for an individual patient or groups of patients. Co-ordinates the care of assigned patients and supervises the work activities of assigned non-professional nursing staff.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Nights, 07:30 to 19:30, 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:30, 19:30 to 07:30 (rotating)

St. Johns Hospital

is a 24 acute-care bed facility. The Hospital serves the communities of Vanderhoof and the Saik'uz First Nation, as well as acting as a referral centre for the surrounding communities of Burns Lake, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake.

The services of St John Hospital include:

• 24/7 Emergency department
• 2 outpatient bays
• Dietician
• Palliative Care
• Oncology Clinic
• Labour and delivery with Caesarean Section capabilities.
• Diagnostic Imaging, including Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy
• Lab including blood transfusion services
• 24/7 OR offering Orthopedic Day Surgery, Plastics, Dental, ENT, Endoscopy, and General Surgery
• Inpatient Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
• Teaching facility for the University of Northern British Columbia

Vanderhoof

has a population of 4,500 (2021). Nestled in the fertile Nechako Valley, on the banks of the Nechako River, rural Vanderhoof is the geographical centre of the province of British Columbia. Check out Vanderhoof where there is always something new to experience.

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 is 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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in carrying out the principles and practices of nursing skills in patient care.
• Proven ability to chart and record accurately.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.