Registered Nurse (rn), Med Surg (rural)

Northern Health; Chetwynd; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Moving expenses assistance

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health in the Chetwynd area is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient care across rural general settings. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires BC RN registration, BLS/ACLS and specialty training as applicable, with a focus on patient-centered care in diverse community settings. Modern facilities, supportive colleagues and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Advanced preparation in Emergency or Perinatal areas with required certifications (BLS, ACLS; FHS/NRP as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive client assessments and deliver nursing care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Provide client-centered education and support to patients and families.
• Promote safety, efficiency and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Utilize information systems for documentation and care coordination.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Evidence-based practice

Time management

Cultural safety

Health education

Computer literacy

Adaptability

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

BCCNM registration

BLS

ACLS

FHS

NRP

Emergency or Perinatal specialty training

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 the Chetwynd General Hospital.

In accordance with established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse (RN), Rural General practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN ensures the delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Rural community hospitals provide a wide range of services and depending on the location may require the RN to be competent in multiple clinical settings. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

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

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:
  • Emergency: Advanced preparation in an Emergency clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Perinatal: Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Basic Life Support (BLS), Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Using 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 Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Chetwynd

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!

• 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.