REGISTERED NURSE (RN), REHABILITATION UNIT

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their team at University Hospital of Northern BC. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care in a dynamic environment. Benefits include comprehensive health packages, training programs, and opportunities for financial support on moving expenses. The facility is located in Prince George, a city known for its strong community spirit and affordable living costs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with dedication to compassionate patient care.
• Experience in nursing practice required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts: Days and Evenings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care activities.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Assessment and evaluation of patient care

Planning and implementing care

Education

Registration as a Nurse

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC). Reporting to the Manager, Rehab & Allied Health Services, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the frame work of quality management and in accordance with the University Hospital of Northern BC mission statement. The role is defined by the needs of the Hospital, a select patient/family population, agency expectations and the goals for professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the frame work of quality management and in accordance with the UHNBC mission statement.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings - 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, Rotating

About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest acute care facility within the Northern Health Region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital.

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating opportunities for investors, employers and employees. The city offers affordable housing, favorable transportation costs, and one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. The city is the 4th largest in British Columbia with a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is home to the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university and offers a strong community spirit.

Check out Prince George for more information on what this 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 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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