Registered Nurse (rn), Operating Room

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Quesnel is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care at GR Baker Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing practices in a collaborative environment. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, vacation, and potential support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BC registration.
• Post graduate operating room course within the last five years or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and implement nursing practice activities.
• Evaluate patient care according to quality management standards.

Skills

Clinical competence in surgical principles

Effective communication

Ability to work under stress

Organizational skills

Education

Post graduate operating room course within the last five years

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 GR Baker Memorial Hospital. Reporting to the Manager of Critical Care and Surgery, the perioperative nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the framework of quality management in accordance with the Northern Health mission statement.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days, 07:00 to 15:00

About the Hospital

GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 27 Acute Care beds, 4 ICU beds and 5 crisis stabilization beds. Some services provided the hospital:

• Full Emergency Medical Care
• Laboratory
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pharmacy
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Community Cancer Care
• Physiotherapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Environmental Health
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Visiting specialists in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Urology and Ophthalmology
• Video conferencing for consultations with specialists or physicians in other areas.
• Home and Community Care and Home Support

About Quesnel

Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post‑secondary schools. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.

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.

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
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Post graduate operating room course within the last five years or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in surgical principles and procedures.
• Ability to physically perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to work under stress and deal with stressful situations.
• Ability to recognize and intervene appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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 exceptional 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.