SPECIALTY EDUCATION, REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OPERATING ROOM

Northern Health - BC; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their Operating Room team at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. This role involves delivering compassionate patient care and participating in ongoing training to enhance nursing skills in a dynamic clinical environment. Successful candidates will be part of a supportive team committed to quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a passion for nursing.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Participate in the operating room education program.
• Provide safe and competent nursing care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Ability to assess and evaluate patient care

Effective communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job 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 Operating Room department at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator of the Operating Room, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the framework of quality management and in accordance with the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital 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.

Training & Education

Northern Health Regional Operating Room Education (RORE) and Regional Education for Perianesthesia Nursing (REPAN) details: The Northern Health Regional Operating Room Education (RORE) uses a standardized, evidence informed online curriculum offered by the Association of Registered Nurses (AORN), called Periop 101. This curriculum is offered throughout British Columbia, contributing to a standardized provincial perioperative education program, along with provincial continuity of care and portability of practice. RORE combines AORN’s Periop 101 online curriculum with a skills lab and clinical preceptorship to help prepare nurses to provide safe and competent perioperative nursing care in both the scrub and circulating roles, at a novice level. The Post Anesthetic Recovery (PAR) area is a fast‑paced, highly technological, ever‑changing environment. PAR nurses balance many competing demands including continuous patient observation and vigilant monitoring using minimally invasive monitoring equipment. Nurses manage patient flow without compromising patient safety.

There are 2 training positions 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 schedule 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.

ACTUAL START DATE & HOURS OF WORK varies as education is ongoing throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for info.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00.

About Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 24‑bed facility that sees an average of 22,000 ER visits per year. It is a fully equipped facility with medical imaging, laboratory, ICU, ER, and maternity services. Services include:

• Acute Care
• Internal Medicine
• Ultrasound
• CT scans
• Surgery
• Emergency department
• Extended care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology

Additional services such as Diabetes Education, Healthy Heart and Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and other visiting specialists are also available.

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.

Application Process

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.

International Applicants

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