REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health - BC; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our Primary Care Nurse (PCN) team. The PCN will provide direct clinical care in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities, guided by the person’s care plan and goals of care.

Under supervision, the PCN works within an interprofessional team to deliver ethical, safe care and to align with BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. Shift hours are days, 09:00 to 17:00, Mon–Thu.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current license in British Columbia.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in interprofessional teams.
• Willingness to work in physician practices, homes, schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to individuals, groups and communities.
• Follow the person’s Primary Care Plan and goals of care to inform plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to develop and implement care plans.
• Adhere to the standards of professional practice and BCCNM code of ethics.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Team collaboration

Interprofessional teamwork

Ethics in care

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 Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Primary Care Nurse (PCN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Primary Care Nurse (PCN) functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. The PCN provides care that includes clinical follow up according to the person’s primary Care Plan and the person’s personal goals of care to inform plans of care developed collaboratively with the interprofessional team. The Primary Care Nurse will provide direct clinical care and services to individuals, groups, and communities.

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 B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 09:00 to 17:00, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs