Registered Nurse (rn), Neonatal Intensive Care

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership

Access to outdoor activities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU at Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace. The role focuses on compassionate, high-quality newborn care, with supervision by the Manager or designate and adherence to the BCCNM Code of Ethics and Professional Practice standards.

You will work with an inter-professional team to assess and plan comprehensive neonatal care, including nutrition support, family-centered education, and safe, evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in Neonatal clinic specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct patient care for NICU patients.
• Collaborates with inter-professional team to assess, plan, provide and evaluate care.
• Promotes family-centered care and supports parents with newborn feeding.
• Communicates effectively with families, caregivers and health professionals.
• Protects patient safety and responds to acuity changes in emergencies.

Skills

Neonatal care

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Family-centered care

Effective communication

Emergency response

Education

RN degree

Tools

NRP

BLS

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 Ksyen 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

The Registered Nurse - NICU, working in collaboration with the inter-professional team, plans and provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

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.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in Neonatal clinic specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families/caregivers, the public, medical staff, and members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written, and electronic communication means.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes and intervene appropriately in emergency situations.
• Expertise in providing nutritional support to infants, including assisting parents with breast/chest feeding.
• Ability to promote family-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to teach and instruct families/caregivers about topics essential to health care and well-being of the newborn/infant.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.
• 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 Ksyen Regional Hospital

Community:

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

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.