Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Obstetrics

Northern Health; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northern BC is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the team at Haida Gwaii Hospital. This position offers a training opportunity aimed at enhancing nursing knowledge and compassionate patient care. The RN will work with the interdisciplinary team in providing comprehensive healthcare services while committing to an education program followed by a return of service. Comprehensive benefits, vacation, and support for moving expenses are also included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty as required.
• CPR certification within three years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver client-centered care in various clinical settings.

Skills

Client assessments

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Time management

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Job description

Overview

Position Summary
Do you have a passion for nursing? Do you want to extend your nursing knowledge? We have a training opportunity that may interest you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Rural General department at the Haida Gwaii Hospital.

In accordance with established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse (RN), Rural General practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN ensures the delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Rural community hospitals provide a wide range of services and depending on the location may require the RN to be competent in multiple clinical settings. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience.

There is 1 training position available for 2025/2026

• Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required


• Learners should expect to make a 4 - 6 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning


• Additional study time, outside of scheduled hours, will be required to successfully complete the program


• Flexibility for practicums is necessary


• Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department


• Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program.


• Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00

About Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre

Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay is part of a community-run project in health care delivery designed to give a team approach to health care. The Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre opened in 2016. The new facility serves a population of 3,000 and features a modernized environment for the delivery of public and mental health and addictions programs, and home and community care services. The newly reconfigured hospital layout benefits the delivery of acute and emergency services including:

• 8 Acute Care beds


• 1 labour, delivery and recovery suite


• Designated program space for Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory and Pharmacy


• 8 Long-term Care beds

Community

Daajing Giids is an archipelago of about 250 islands located off the northwest coast of BC. Daajing Giids is the centrally located community at the south end of Graham Island. The Islands are a rain forest of natural beauty and wildlife. Haida and settler cultures add to the diversity while the mild climate allows for lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. A friendly community with hospital, school and churches set within the beautiful pristine rain forest of the west coast. Check out Daajing Giids

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 Incentive 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

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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Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).


• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:


• Emergency: Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. CPR within three (3) years.


• Perinatal: Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 2 years. CPR within three (3) years.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.


• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.


• Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.


• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.


• Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.


• Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences disciplines into professional practice.


• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer 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.