Transition %C3%A9cologique Jobs in Fort St. John, BC

Position Summary

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

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!

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Transition Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. Under the direction of the Manager (or designate), the Transition Nurse - working collegially and collaboratively with multidisciplinary / multi-agency teams - takes a lead role in planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating the flow of integrated care plans for all assigned clients with complex discharge planning and service needs. This position provides comprehensive assessment of individuals and is responsible for identifying variances from discharge plans and service needs, as well as resolution of client, caregiver and system issues. The Transition Nurse acts as a resource to clients / families and various health service teams in the assessment of client needs and eligibility for appropriate resources. This position is responsible for communicating changes in the day to day service needs of the client and liaising with the multidisciplinary team so that changes in capacity and utilization can be anticipated, monitored and alternate strategies developed in order to facilitate the most effective use of health service resources to meet client needs.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Monday to Friday, Days - 08 : 30 to 16 : 30

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

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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.