Registered Nurse (rn), Primary Care

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its team in Primary Care in Terrace. The role involves delivering compassionate care, collaborating with interprofessional teams, and providing clinical services to patients. Candidates must have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and significant experience in primary care nursing. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and outdoor activities in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care in Primary Care settings.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to create and implement care plans.
• Provide direct clinical care and services to individuals and families.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Communication

Critical Thinking

Person and Family-Centered Practice

Teaching

Management

Leadership

Knowledge Integration

Population and Public Health

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN

Three years recent clinical experience in primary care nursing

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in Primary Care.

In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Care where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, 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, applying 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 personal goals of care, informing 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, regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), local community partners, and other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners work together in their local communities to redesign BC's primary and community care system for better patient and provider experiences.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 08:15 to 16:45

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health's approach involves creating health care teams, including your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health services. Continuity of care over time and across settings enhances care quality and leads to better long-term health outcomes.

Terrace

The community of Terrace offers northern living at its best with snow-capped mountains, glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams. The population is approximately 12,700. The area features nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, Northwest Community College, and a UNBC campus. There is always something new to explore in Terrace.

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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications (e.g., certificates, transcripts)
• Cover letter and resume are recommended

International Applicants: Please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN or RPN
• Three years recent clinical experience in primary care nursing and/or chronic disease management, including patient education, or equivalent
• Valid BC Driver's License

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention: Ability to complete client assessments and provide nursing care with appropriate interventions.
• Communication: Effective communication with clients, families, medical staff, and team members.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate data and problem-solve effectively.
• Person and Family-Centered Practice: Promote care that respects individual and family preferences, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Teaching: Knowledge of adult learning principles; ability to educate and mentor.
• Management: Efficiently manage time and resources; promote team communication and collaboration.
• Leadership: Foster staff morale, cooperation, and professional development.
• Knowledge Integration: Use evidence-based information and best practices in nursing and health disciplines.
• Population and Public Health: Develop core attitudes and operate related equipment and applications.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who we are

Northern Health serves a vast area of nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community-based care for 300,000 people across numerous communities, including 55 First Nations communities. Employing over 7,000 staff, we offer diverse career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.