REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, PATIENT SUPPORT UNIT

Northern Health Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Prince George is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their team at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. The role involves coordinating patient care and ensuring quality services. Candidates should be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have extensive experience in acute care. This position offers a wage range of $49.20 - $55.91 per hour along with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks of vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Five years of recent acute care experience with one year of supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission, discharge, and patient transfer processes.
• Coordinate patient/resident care when necessary.
• Promote efficient allocation and utilization of beds.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to function effectively in stressful situations

Independent organizational skills

Proficiency with related equipment and computer software applications

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

The Patient Care Coordinator facilitates the admission, discharge, and patient transfer processes and is responsible for coordinating patient/resident care when necessary. The role promotes the efficient allocation and utilization of beds to determine patient placement and support patients receiving quality care. The Patient Care Coordinator assists the Program Managers in establishing and maintaining standards of patient care and is responsible for coordinating the hospital's operations in the absence of managers, department heads, and senior administrative personnel.

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is $49.20 - $55.91 / hour.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in northwest BC with 27 acute care beds. They offer emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics. Additional services include diabetes education, cardiac and rehabilitation programs, podiatry, orthopedics, and visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). Surrounded by mountains and the Great Bear Rainforest, residents and visitors can enjoy rare wildlife, rugged landscapes, and world-class fishing adventures. The city is known as the halibut capital of the world.

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 of 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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Five years of recent acute care experience with one year of supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• Independent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple activities.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective working relationships.
• Good public relations with patients, families, and friends.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform the duties of the position.
• Clinical competence in medical/surgical nursing.
• Ability to provide and promote safe, competent patient care.
• Recognition and intervention in emergency situations.
• Proficiency with related equipment and computer software applications.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We serve a population of 300,000 with hospital and community-based healthcare.

With more than 7,000 staff, Northern Health offers a variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.