Registered Nurse (rn), Operating Room

Northern Health; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for Kitimat General Hospital. The role involves providing compassionate patient care in the operating room and post-anaesthetic care, alongside responsibilities in emergency surgery. This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation and financial support for relocation, in a community rich with outdoor activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Access to outdoor activities and short commutes in BC

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BC registration.
• Post-diploma certification in OR procedures or equivalent experience.
• Critical care skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care in operating room and PACU.
• Scheduled on-call duties for emergency surgery.
• Participate in all aspects of surgical and pre-screening nursing care.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Post-diploma certification in OR techniques and procedures

Post-diploma course in post-anaesthetic care nursing

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Kitimat General Hospital.

In accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, the successful candidate will provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned patients, consistent with current standards of nursing practice and the clinical specialty of operating room nursing and post-anaesthetic care nursing. Responsibilities include scheduled on-call duties for emergency surgery and PACU assignments.

The candidate will support and participate in all aspects of Operating Room, surgical, PAR, and pre-screening nursing care, including support to GP Anesthetists. Participation in the OR team on-call schedule is required. Operating Room Nursing Certification is mandatory.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Days, 07:30 to 15:30

Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre is a 20-bed Acute Care unit, including 2 maternity beds. It integrates Acute Care, residential care, public health, and community care within one facility. Services include:

• Emergency
• Physiotherapy
• Radiology
• Laboratory
• Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management
• Outpatient Community Chemotherapy Clinic
• Regional Orthopaedic Centre
• Regional Palliative Care Nurse Consultant
• Mountainview Lodge, a 36-bed residential and complex care facility
• Public Health Team

Kitimat is located on the Douglas Channel, surrounded by ocean, mountains, and valleys. Built in the 1950s, it is one of BC's youngest coastal communities. Main industries include aluminum smelting, pulp and paper, and petrochemicals. The population is approximately 8,236. The community offers elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions. Discover all that Kitimat has to offer!

What Northern Health Offers:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for full-time and part-time employees. Casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and BC government for eligible professions

Important Note:

Applicants must upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts
• Cover letter and resume are recommended

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

Qualifications:

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN
• Post-diploma certification in OR techniques and procedures or post-diploma course in post-anaesthetic care nursing, or equivalent training/experience in OR and PACU
• Critical care skills are an asset

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Organizational skills

Who We Are:

Northern Health serves nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing healthcare in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations. We employ over 7,000 staff, delivering hospital and community-based health services to a population of 300,000. We offer diverse career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.