REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PALLIATIVE CARE

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care with a focus on palliative and end-of-life care. You will work under supervision and in alignment with BC nursing standards and institutional values.

The role emphasizes best practice nursing, symptom management, goals of care discussions, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support clients and families facing complex health challenges.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in British Columbia per BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards.
• Experience in palliative care or end-of-life care is preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a palliative care setting to improve quality of life.
• Assess patient needs, establish care goals, and initiate referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and support families and clients.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Palliative care

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

Using a best practice approach, provides nursing care in a consultative capacity to achieve quality symptom management, goals of care conversations and/or end of life/palliative care to clients by assessing their needs, establishing care goals and initiating referrals to other interdisciplinary team members. Provides nursing support to clients/families referred to the Palliative Care Consultation Team, who are receiving palliative care, facing complex physical, psychosocial, spiritual and/or practical difficulties arising from advanced progressive life-limiting illness. Plans and evaluates the care needs of clients with a life limiting illness by working independently in all care settings where palliative care occurs and as a member of an interdisciplinary consultation team. Assesses the client’s physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs and enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Promotes the palliative philosophy and approach to care. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice by maintaining and advancing own clinical competence. Participates in ongoing palliative education and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.