Registered Nurse (rn), Obstetrics

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in the Peace River district is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their team at Fort St. John Hospital. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, registration with the BCCNM, and experience in perinatal nursing. Benefits include comprehensive packages, vacation time, and opportunities for training and development. Join us to provide compassionate patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation with one year service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved School of Nursing and registered with BCCNM.
• Completed a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to obstetrical patients during all phases.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team for patient-centered care.
• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care.

Skills

Clinical proficiency in designated clinical area

Effective communication

Ability to recognize acuity changes

Maternal/fetal/newborn theory application

Patient teaching and instruction

Organizational and prioritization skills

Research-based decision making

Use of relevant equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration with BCCNM

Completion of recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty

Current CPR and NRP Certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance Course 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 Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre.

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.

The Registered Nurse - Perinatal, 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 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

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum

Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," reflecting the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. It overlooks the Peace River and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population is over 21,400 with a service area of approximately 70,000. The community offers cultural facilities, schools, a Northern Lights College campus, and additional information about the area is available on the Northern Health site.

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" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application documentation

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, transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and apply maternal/fetal/newborn theory and expertise to provide nursing care through appropriate interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and interprofessional team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families about health topics.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
• Ability to use research-based evidence to support nursing decisions.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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 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.