REGISTERED NURSE (RN), POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health organization in Fort St. John is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to delivering compassionate patient care. The Nurse will provide care in an acute clinical setting, responsible for assessment and evaluation of client needs. The opportunity includes comprehensive benefits, four weeks vacation, and a supportive work environment. Applicants must ensure they meet qualifications as per the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards while contributing positively to the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nursing and delivering compassionate patient care.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an acute clinical setting.
• Ensure client-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Assist clients and families in responding to changing health care needs.

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 the Fort St. John Hospital.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Responsibilities

The Staff RN, PACU, practices in accordance with the Vision, Values, Ethics and Standards of the organization and of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and within a patient and family centered care model. The Staff RN, PACU, provides nursing care in an acute clinical setting and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Staff Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. This Staff RN, PACU, possesses a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

About Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• 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 of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services 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. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic 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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