Registered Nurse (rn), Staff, Neonatal

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their compassionate team at a leading hospital. This role involves assessing and implementing patient care, working within a framework of quality management. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits. With a commitment to providing exceptional care, this position is perfect for those passionate about nursing and looking to make a difference in the lives of patients in a vibrant community. Join a team that prioritizes growth and community engagement!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with dedication to delivering compassionate patient care.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Responsible for nursing practice activities within quality management.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to promote safe patient care

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Emergency intervention skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Postgraduate courses relevant to service assignment

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 at the University Hospital of Northern BC.

Reporting to the Manager, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the framework of quality management. The role is defined by the needs of the hospital, a select patient/family population, agency expectations, and the goals for professional nursing practice.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work:

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (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 is 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.

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

• 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, offering a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George

Prince George is the center of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region offers affordable housing, land prices, and transportation costs, with a high standard of living and a vibrant community. The city is the 4th largest in BC, with approximately 82,300 residents and a service center for nearly 320,000, situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. It is also home to the University of Northern British Columbia, known as Canada's Green University.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

Upload the following documentation as part of your application:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

International applicants should review the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Postgraduate courses within the last five years relevant to the service assignment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to promote safe, competent, patient care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good public relations with patients' families and friends.
• Ability to recognize and intervene in emergencies.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, offering health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We serve a population of 300,000 with more than 7,000 staff, providing hospital and community-based healthcare through various facilities and services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and more.