Registered Nurse Operating Room

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Smithers is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their team at Bulkley Valley District Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, ensuring compassionate delivery in compliance with hospital policies. Required qualifications include registration as an RN and recent clinical experience in an OR or equivalent setting. Comprehensive benefit packages and opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including health and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Practicing RN registrant required.
• One year recent related clinical experience in OR/PAR or equivalent acceptable experience.
• On-call rotation participation required.
• Valid immunization record needed.
• Criminal Record Check completion necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Deliver compassionate patient care in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse contacts

Physical capability

Equipment operation

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post basic training or recent clinical experience

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 Bulkley Valley District Hospital. Reporting to the Head Nurse, the Operating Room nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the framework of quality management and in accordance with the Bulkley Valley District Hospital policies and accepted standards.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Wed - Fri, 08:00 to 16:00

About Bulkley Valley District Hospital

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed Acute Care facility, which integrates home and community care into one facility. Some of the services include:

• Emergency/outpatient
• Medical
• Surgical
• Maternity
• Palliative Care
• Psychiatric Observation Unit
• Laboratory
• Pediatric services
• Radiology (X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound)
• Home and Community Care
• Community Cancer Clinic
• Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons

Smithers

Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town's Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12 and Coast Mountain College. Check out Smithers where there is always something new to experience.

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

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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Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Post basic training and/or one year recent related clinical experience in an OR/PAR setting and/or one (1) year recent related clinical experience in a critical care area or an equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable to the hospital.
• Participation in on-call rotation required.
• Current up-to-date immunization record.
• Successful completion of Criminal Record Check.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including coworkers, physicians, community agencies representatives, patients, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• 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.