REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PEDIATRICS

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Moving expense support

4 weeks vacation

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a motivated Registered Nurse – Pediatrics for University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate pediatric patient care with an interdisciplinary team in a patient- and family-centered model.

The role requires RN registration with BCCNM, pediatric post-graduate credentials, and current CPR. Growth, leadership, and ongoing professional development are encouraged within NH’s supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant (BCCNM).
• Post graduate pediatric courses or equivalent pediatric training within last 5 years.
• CPR within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan client care, implement nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Provide evidence-based nursing practice and ensure safety and quality.
• Demonstrate leadership and professional development.

Skills

Assessment & care

Communication

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Teaching

Leadership

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Registered RN with BCCNM

Pediatric post-grad courses

CPR within 3 years

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 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

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 – Pediatrics 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. The Registered Nurse - Pediatrics practices in a pediatric clinical setting and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

The registered nurse is expected to demonstrate a continuing knowledge of nursing practice, current evidence-based practice and leadership. The registered nurse works within an interdisciplinary team, has independent decision making, and works in an environment that supports the organization’s directives for patient safety and quality of care.

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant (BCCNM).
• Post graduate pediatric courses (within last 5 years) appropriate to service assignment or equivalent combination of pediatric training and experience or completi9on of pediatric clinical rotation and/or pediatric practicum (within last 5 years).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Communication – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice – Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Teaching – Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Knowledge Integration – 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 the 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.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

UHNBC is growing

With the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state‑of‑the‑art care to Northern BC.

By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George.

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!

• 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.