REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PROGRAM LEAD, OPERATING ROOM

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort St. John seeks a compassionate and organized Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team. The role involves overseeing patient care, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Besides clinical duties, the position offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment within a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Employee referral program

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to patient care.
• Conscientious and organized with experience in healthcare delivery.
• Eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to staff.
• Administer and coordinate patient care services.
• Conduct performance reviews and determine training needs.

Skills

Compassion

Organization

Leadership

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

We are seeking caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our health care team. If you are a conscientious and well organized, with a strong commitment to the care and well-being of others, don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Program Leader 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/client/resident and family centered care model.

The Program Lead is responsible for the provision of excellence in the delivery of a patient/client/ resident and family centered approach to care within a designated program/clinical area(s). Administers, oversees, and coordinates the delivery of health services for direct patient/client/resident care in accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health. Provides leadership and supervision to staff, coordinates resources, determines workforce plans, establishes work assignments, and monitors activities to enable the delivery of quality patient/client/resident care, effective utilization of resources, and overall effectiveness for the designated program/clinical area(s). Makes selection decisions in hiring new staff, conducts performance reviews, and determines training, orientation, and development needs. Facilitates solutions to work problems and issues. Provides direct patient care as required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 07:00 to 15:00

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 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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