Registered Nurse (rn), Obstetrics

Kitimat; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Moving expense assistance

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Outdoor recreation benefits

Job summary

Kitimat General Hospital is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the team in a perinatal/medical‑surgical role. You will deliver compassionate patient care, collaborate with the inter‑professional team, and support obstetrical, neonatal and medical‑surgical patients.

The position emphasizes family‑centered care and requires BC RN registration, perinatal specialty training, and current NRP/Fetal Health Surveillance certificates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance Course certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct patient care to obstetrical, in‑patent maternal, fetal and newborn patients.
• Collaborate with the inter‑professional team to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Utilize nursing theory, evidence and clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Apply safe, evidence‑informed nursing practices and document care in the patient chart.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Assessment skills

Communication

Patient-centered care

Data integration

Patient education

Time management

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Equipment operation

Education

BCCNM RN registration

Perinatal nursing specialty

NRP certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance Certificate

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 Kitimat General Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, 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. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience. The Registered Nurse - Perinatal/Medical/Surgical, working collaboratively with the inter‑professional team, plans and provides direct patient care to obstetrical patients during the intra, postpartum and high-risk antepartum periods and other assigned medical/surgical patients 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)

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate

Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and apply maternal/fetal/newborn theory and expertise to provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed 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 Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre

Community:

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

Kitimat

Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat's municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract healthcare professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. Discover everything this incentive has to offer by visiting their information page: Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentives

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.

International Applicants

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