REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PRE-SURGICAL SCREENING

Northern Health; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre-Surgical Screening at Kitimat General Hospital in Kitimat, BC. You will assess and care for patients, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, client-centered care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and adherence to nursing standards within a supportive NH environment. The position requires current RN registration with BCCNM, CPR certification, and at least three years of related acute surgical

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification.
• Three years recent related experience in an acute surgical setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide client-centered care and communicate effectively with clients, families and staff.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Caring & Relationships

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Equipment Proficiency

Physical Ability

Education

RN Registration

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PRE-SURGICAL SCREENING Overview

Company Name: Northern Health

Job Role: REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PRE-SURGICAL SCREENING

Qualifications: Not specified

Category: H

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kitimat, BC, Canada

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 Kitimat General Hospital. 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 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 practices in a variety of clinical settings 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. A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside B.C.’s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification.
• Three years recent related experience in an acute surgical setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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 Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre
Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Kitimat

Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat’s municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract healthcare professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. Discover everything this incentive has to offer by visiting their information page: Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentives

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!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• 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.

Comments

Competition #: 05760155
Employee Type: CASUAL
Bargaining Unit: BCNU
Facility: KITIMAT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Location: Kitimat, BC
Department: KIT OPERATING ROOM
Reports To: MANAGER
Hourly Wage: $41.42 – $55.91
Close Date: OCTOBER 30, 2026

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