REGISTERED NURSE (RN), STAFF, MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Prince George is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Youth Treatment Center team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care under the supervision of a Team Leader, focusing on clients dealing with substance abuse withdrawal and mental health issues. The position promises benefits like a comprehensive healthcare package, vacation offerings, and financial support for relocation. Join a supportive team where you can make a significant impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nursing and delivering compassionate patient care.
• Registration number (if part of a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and monitor clients and develop care plans.
• Support clients in connecting with follow-up services after discharge.

Job description

Overview

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 the New Nechako Centre. Under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader of the Youth Treatment Center, as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Staff Nurse works with persons admitted to the Youth Treatment Center. Through assessment and monitoring of each client, the nurse develops a plan of personal care and intervention to assist the client in managing the medical and emotional symptoms of substance abuse withdrawal and mental health issues. Thereby the client can return to the community and connect with appropriate follow up services.

Responsibilities

As part of the Youth Treatment Center team, provide nursing care under the supervision of the Team Leader within a multidisciplinary setting. Assess and monitor clients and develop plans of personal care and intervention to manage medical and emotional symptoms of substance abuse withdrawal and mental health issues. Support clients to connect with appropriate follow up services after discharge.

Location context

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 create opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Prince George is the 4th largest city in British Columbia with a population of about 82,300 and serves as a centre for the region. It is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university.

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.

Application documents

• 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
• Cover letter and resume

International applicants

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