Registered Nurse (rn), Obstetrics

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Terrace, Canada, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse focused on providing compassionate maternity care. The role involves delivering nursing care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Candidates should have current registration with BC College of Nurses and relevant obstetrical training. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and development

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care in a maternity-focused environment.
• Conduct assessments and deliver appropriate nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Quality Care

Equipment Operation

Physical and Emotional Resilience

Education

Current practicing registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post-graduate Obstetrical course or equivalent

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS)

Current BLS or equivalent CPR

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.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, this Maternity-focused position involves identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet patients' physical, social, and psychological needs. Patient care assignments may include antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care; neonatal care (Nursery); and Medical Surgical and/or Pediatric patients. Care is guided by current BCCNM standards of Nursing Practice and Perinatal Services BC Guidelines and Standards.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Ksyen Regional Hospital

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. It features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedics, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy. It is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace

The community of Terrace offers northern living at its best with mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams. The population is approximately 12,700, with educational institutions including Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. There are numerous outdoor activities and cultural experiences to explore.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees; casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note:

Applicants must upload:

• Registration number (if regulated).
• Supporting documents such as certificates, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.

International Applicants: Please review steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Post-graduate Obstetrical course or equivalent.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) or willingness to obtain.
• Current BLS or equivalent CPR.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct patient assessments and provide appropriate nursing care.
• Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluate data for effective problem-solving.
• Human Caring: Promote patient-centered care respecting cultural diversity.
• Teaching: Educate patients and families on health topics.
• Management: Organize resources and activities to promote teamwork.
• Leadership: Foster staff morale and professional growth.
• Knowledge Integration: Use evidence-based information for decision-making.
• Quality Care: Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Equipment Operation: Operate relevant medical and computer equipment.
• Physical and Emotional Resilience: Perform duties effectively.

Who We Are

Northern Health serves a vast area with over 2 dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities, providing hospital and community health services for 300,000 people. With over 7,000 staff, we offer diverse career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care, and public health.