REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PERINATAL

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort St. John is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for outpatient care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, patient education, and coordination of care activities. Ideal candidates will have empathy and a commitment to compassionate healthcare, with a valid nursing credential. Offers include comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Must have a valid registration number as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in outpatient nursing activities is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate outpatient nursing activities.
• Conduct patient assessments and family teaching.
• Implement clinic procedures and health promotion activities.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Patient assessment

Family teaching

Health promotion activities

Education

Registered Nurse credentials

Job description

Overview

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 the Fort St. John Hospital.

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates outpatient nursing activities such as patient assessment, patient and family teaching, clinic procedures and health promotion activities consistent with established policies, standards of practice, and philosophy of Northern Health.

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Highlights:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum

Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population is over 21,400 and serves an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus.

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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