REGISTERED NURSE (RN), MED SURG (RURAL)

Northern Health; Chetwynd; Sur place; CAD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Four weeks vacation after 1 year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Indigenous Employee benefits

Résumé du poste

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Rural General practices at Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered services.

The role requires BC-regulated RN with additional clinical specialty training (Emergency or Perinatal) and BLS/ACLS/NRP as applicable. You will work in a rural community hospital with rotating day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty as required by the position (Emergency/Perinatal).
• BLS and ACLS for Emergency; FHS and NRP for Perinatal.

Responsabilités

• Conduct initial and ongoing client assessments and plan care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and the public.
• Promote continuous care and adapt care plans to changing needs.
• Document care and use computer applications to inform decisions.
• Apply nursing knowledge and evidence-based practices.

Connaissances

Nursing assessment

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Equipment operation

Cultural sensitivity

Formation

RN with BC registration

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

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 Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre.

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, Nights, 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 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 Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre

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

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, 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:
• 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.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants