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 healthcare provider in Fort St. John is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to patient care. The role involves providing nursing care in an acute clinical setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure client-centered care. A certification as a Registered Nurse and a specialized nursing knowledge are required. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse dedicated to delivering compassionate patient care.
• Must work in accordance with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards.
• Requires specialized body of knowledge in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an acute clinical setting.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care.
• Ensure delivery of client-centered care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Nursing science knowledge

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Education

Registered Nurse certification

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.

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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

About

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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