Registered Nurse (rn), Parenteral, Med Surg

Northern Health; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous benefits program

Extended health & dental coverage

4 weeks vacation after 1 year

Moving expenses assistance

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Outdoor recreation access and short BC

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join GR Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel, BC. The role focuses on perinatal, medical and surgical care, working with an inter-professional team to deliver high-quality patient care during intra- and postpartum periods and high-risk antepartum care.

The successful candidate will have BC RN registration, a perinatal specialty, and relevant experience, with shifts including days and nights in a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and current BCCNM registration.
• One year of related experience or equivalent mix of education and training.
• Completion of Perinatal Nursing specialty program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for obstetrical, intra, postpartum and high-risk antepartum patients in collaboration with the inter-professional team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using evidence-based practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health-care team.
• Promote person-centered, culturally sensitive care and patient advocacy.
• Organize workload, teach patients and families, and participate in care coordination.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Communication skills

Assessment & planning

Interprofessional teamwork

Patient advocacy

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered Nurse (BC)

Perinatal nursing specialization

Tools

NRP Certification

Fetal Health Surveillance

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.

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

This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience.

The Registered Nurse - Perinatal/Medical/Surgical, working collaboratively with the inter-professional team, plans and provides direct patient care to obstetrical patients during the intra, postpartum and high-risk antepartum periods and other assigned medical/surgical patients by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Applicants must be trained in Labour & Delivery

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

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

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate

Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and apply maternal/fetal/newborn theory and expertise to provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through GR Baker Memorial Hospital

Community:

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

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.