REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PROGRAM LEADER, LONG TERM CARE

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a skilled Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join Peace Villa in Fort St. John. This nursing leader will be pivotal in delivering effective resident-centered care, assessing and evaluating health needs in a collaborative environment. The role offers excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic community living experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Certification with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) required.
• Experience in nursing practice across various settings is essential.
• It's recommended to upload qualifications and education documentation with application.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care delivery.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge and adapt to changing health care needs.

Skills

Resident-centered care

Assessment and evaluation

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Nursing science knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Education qualifications documents

Job description

Looking for an experienced nursing leader for the Peace Villa. If you are passionate about providing effective and efficient delivery of hospital services, please look into this position.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) 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 resident and family-centered care model. The RN or RPN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN or RPN ensures the delivery of resident–centered care by assisting individual residents and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN or RPN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Peace Villa is attached to the new Fort St. John Hospital via a corridor link. Peace Villa is a 115-bed facility, including one respite bed. Peace Villa provides Recreational Therapy Services 5 days a week. Pastoral and Spiritual Services are provided by the Peace Villa Worship Services and community volunteers. There is a Volunteer Program in place to support recreational activities. Hairdressing and barber services are available on site for a fee determined by the service provider. Peace Villa also provides an on-site integrated community adult day program, operating 5 days a week.

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is: $52.39 - $66.65/hour

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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