Registered Nurse (rn), Outpatient Substance Use Withdrawal

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Leadership training opportunities

Job summary

Northern Health in Terrace, BC is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse to join the Terrace Health Unit. The role involves delivering compassionate, wholistic and recovery‑oriented care under the supervision of the Manager and Program Lead, across home, community and clinic settings.

The position requires two years of recent mental health and substance use experience, BC registration, CPR certification, and strong assessment and collaborative skills to support individuals and

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse or registered practical nurse with BCCNM.
• Two years recent mental health and substance use experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments and provide care using prescribed interventions.
• Coordinate with the care team and partners to develop and implement care plans.
• Deliver wholistic, person-centered care in home, community and clinic settings.
• Support clients with withdrawal and stabilization in collaboration with the care team.
• Promote cultural safety and Indigenous health services where possible.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Mental health

Communication

Care planning

Indigenous health

Education

RN/RPN registration

Tools

CPR certification

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 Terrace Health Unit.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the multidisciplinary care team and partners, and reporting to the Program Lead - Specialized Services, the Nurse engages in the provision of wholistic, person-centered and recovery-oriented care and practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Nurse through assessment and monitoring, provides service to clients in their homes, communities and/or clinics, in partnership with the individual/family and care team, and develops a plan of personal care and intervention to assist the individual in managing the medical symptoms of substance use withdrawal and/or stabilization

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, 07:00 to 19:00 (rotating)

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Two years recent, related clinical nursing experience in Mental Health and Substance Use settings.
• CPR

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing individual assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the individuals, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem solve effectively.
• Ability to promote individual-focused care that demonstrates care for and with individuals and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to create culturally safe, trauma informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provisions, including Indigenous Health Services as possible.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct individuals and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk‑taking, creating planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health‑related disciplines and humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid Driver's License

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community‑based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.