Registered Nurse (rn), Primary Care

Northern Health; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their Primary Care team. This role involves delivering compassionate patient care, working in various clinical settings, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure client-centered care. Ideal candidates will have current registration with BCCNM and relevant experience in emergency and perinatal care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Emergency: Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty.
• Perinatal: Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform client assessments and nursing care interventions.
• Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure delivery of client-centered care.

Skills

Effective communication

Client assessment

Time management

Patient care

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Overview

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 in Primary Care. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse (RN) will practice in Rural General practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient- and family-centered care model. The RN 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 RN ensures delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Rural community hospitals provide a wide range of services and, depending on location, may require the RN to be competent in multiple clinical settings. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training and experience.

Shift Rotation / Hours

Days, 08:15 to 16:45 (Rotating)

Primary Care Networks

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC's family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign BC's primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health's approach to person- and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

Smithers

Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges. The town offers a balanced lifestyle with affordable housing and natural splendor. The population is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12 and Coast Mountain College.

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 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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Important Note — Documentation

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, transcripts, etc. It is recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant?

Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow the steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:
• Emergency: Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPR within three (3) years.
• Perinatal: Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 2 years. CPR within three (3) years.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety-type interventions.
• Effective communication with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer means.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to promote client-focused care with sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to convey information to instruct clients and others about health care topics.
• Time and resource management to promote cooperation across disciplines and related activities.
• Use of evidence-based practice, integrating nursing and health-related disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There are a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.