Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthetic Recovery

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Prince George is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Post Anesthetic Recovery department. This position involves providing compassionate patient care, assessing and planning care in accordance with nursing standards. The selected candidate will participate in a specialized training program, ensuring they deliver client-centered care effectively. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to develop your skills, this opportunity may be ideal for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for nursing and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of nursing science and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Post Anesthetic Recovery department.
• Assess and evaluate client care in collaboration with the team.
• Assist clients and families with changing health care needs.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Dedication to nursing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

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 Post Anesthetic Recovery department at the University Hospital of Northern BC.

The Staff RN, PACU, practices in accordance with the Vision, Values, Ethics and Standards of the organization and of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and within a patient and family centered care model.

The Staff RN, PACU, provides nursing care in an acute clinical setting and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Staff Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. This Staff RN, PACU possesses a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

REPACC Training Program

Northern Health Regional Education for Perianesthesia Critical Care (REPACC) uses a standardized, evidence informed on-line curriculum offered by Elsevier, called MOPAN (Mosby’s Orientation to Perianesthesia Nursing) with additional evidence informed on-line modules completed through Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO). The program begins with Mosby’s ECG Dysrhythmia Interpretation 4.0. REPACC continues with a 10-week theory portion using a blend of online learning modules, instructor-led theory, skills labs, simulation, and clinical practicum to introduce learners to perianesthesia nursing. REPACC includes essential education courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Collaborative Advanced Management of Airways for Nurses (CAMAN). These provide essential knowledge and skills to prepare learners to anticipate and provide safe patient care in the perianesthesia care setting. Upon successful completion of the theory-based learning, learners are paired with a preceptor for 20 – 8 hour shifts in PACU and 8 – 12 hour shifts in the ICU. The preceptorship will prepare nurses to provide safe and competent perianesthesia nursing care at a novice level.

There are 12 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 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

Actual start date & hours of work vary as education is on-going throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for info

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

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 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.

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

• Patient care addition with 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, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and serves a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s growth strategies create opportunities for investors, employers and employees. It offers affordable housing, favorable transportation, and a high standard of living. The city is the 4th largest in British Columbia with about 82,300 residents and serves as a hub for multiple institutions.

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

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