REGISTERED NURSE (RN) CLINICIAN, RESIDENTIAL & RECOVERY

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 Iris House.

Under the direction of the Residential and Recovery Team Leader, this position receives direct supervision from the Coordinator of Iris House, Residential & Recovery Services. The role provides clinical nursing care within a recovery model of care. This position works with an interdisciplinary team and assists with the day-to-day delivery of services needed for the ‘recovery model of care’. Guidelines for nursing practice here.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Days, Nights, 07 : 00 to 19 : 00, 19 : 00 to 07 : 00 (Rotating)

New Wage : As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is : $41.42 - $55.91 / hour

A first in Canada : minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in .! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Two (2) years recent experience working directly in alcohol and drug treatment and / or mental health treatment.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment methodology and community based programming.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions Co-Morbidity.

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More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

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