REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PALLIATIVE CARE

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care. The role involves working in palliative care, assessing client needs, and leading in nursing practice. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and commitment to enhancing patient quality of life. This role offers comprehensive benefits, four weeks of vacation, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse practices in accordance with standards of professional practice.
• Provides nursing care in a consultative capacity for quality symptom management.
• Assesses and plans care for clients with life-limiting illness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care as a Registered Nurse.
• Assess clients' needs and establish care goals.
• Promote palliative philosophy and improve quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Palliative care expertise

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical competence

Education

Nursing degree

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

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 at Highland Health & Family Development Centre.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse (RN) 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.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and serves a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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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