Registered Nurse (rn), Urgent Primary Care Centre

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health, located in the beautiful Prince George, BC, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering compassionate patient care in an urgent primary care setting, contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community. Registered Nurses are expected to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team, assess patient needs, and provide individualized care. Northern Health offers a range of benefits, including competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse in BC.
• One year recent clinical experience in acute care.
• Valid BC Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an urgent primary care clinic.
• Conduct consultations, triage, and follow-up based on client needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Client assessment

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Cultural sensitivity

Teaching and coaching

Education

Registered Nurse qualification with BCCNM

Clinical experience in acute care

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 for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at PG Urgent Primary Care Centre.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and practicing in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), the Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively and as a member of an inter-professional team to provide direct patient care to clients of the Urgent Primary Care Clinic (UPCC), which provides both timely and episodic primary care to unattached and attached clients.

Provides initial client consultation, triage and assessment, coaching and teaching, health promotion and intervention, client care services and follow-up based on client's needs, urgency of request and best practices, to ensure clients, families and caregivers are provided with ease of access to timely, person-centered, continuous and culturally safe quality health services; facilitates and manages client transitions across the healthcare continuum to optimize recovery and adapts to changes in the client's condition to minimize avoidable admission to healthcare facilities; collaborates and ensures linkages with acute, primary and community care healthcare providers including the client's primary care provider (Nurse Practioner, Physician, other specialists) and family supports regarding client care planning to facilitate the flow of information through a variety of settings including NH and non-NH community services.

Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice; establishes a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence; encourages knowledge exchange in day-to-day activities, and empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities; ensures clients and their family members are supported in navigating the health care system.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 08:00 to 20:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 16:00 to 20:00
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 outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic 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" 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

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualfications
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent related clinical experience in acute care, urgent/emergency care or related clinical area including assessing and treating children, youth, and adults in an acute or community/outpatient care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes, as required.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Knowledge of broad health care services, community resources agencies and their role in providing a continuum of care.
• Ability to promote client-focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize clients with diverse healthcare issues.
• Ability to teach clients and others about topics essential to health care, health promotion and care self-management using care management principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.