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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 University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC).

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 UHNBC

University Hospital of Northern BC (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 that provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, hosted by the University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia. UHNBC hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program and serves as a key clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students from 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, updated ICU, a state-of-the-art maternal-child care centre, an MRI unit, and facilities for undergraduate physician training. It is also home to a cancer centre offering a wide range of treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is expanding with a new Acute Care Tower expected to open in winter 2031, which will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. Joining our team now positions you to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George

Prince George is the economic, educational, health, and cultural center of northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. It is the 4th largest city in BC, with approximately 82,300 residents, built at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. The city offers affordable housing, short commutes, and a high standard of living, and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for full-time and part-time employees; casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral programs.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to outdoor activities and some of the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programs through federal and BC government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

• Upload registration number if applicable.
• Provide supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as certificates, transcripts, diplomas.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

International Applicants

Follow the steps on the Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Postgraduate courses within the last five years or equivalent training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

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

About Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing hospital and community-based health services across over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We employ over 7,000 staff and offer numerous career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.