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Registered Nurse (rn), Rural General

Registered Nurse (rn), Rural General

Northern HealthFort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Il y a plus de 30 jours
Type de contrat
  • Temps plein
Description de poste

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 at Fort Nelson General Hospital.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse (RN), Rural General practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN ensures the delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. Rural community hospitals provide a wide range of services and depending on the location may require the RN to be competent in multiple clinical settings. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience.

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

Fort Nelson General Hospital is an important health centre for the north. The hospital houses 25 Acute Care beds and 8 Long-term beds. Services include :

  • Lab and X-ray facilities
  • Community Counselling Services
  • Minor Surgery
  • Physiotherapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Regular visitation from a pediatrician

    • Fort Nelson is located in the northernmost reaches of the Rocky Mountains, has magnificent scenery and landscapes. The main industries are forestry, natural gas, transportation and tourism. The population is approximately 3,370. There are now three elementary schools and one secondary school. Fort Nelson is a charming and friendly community with genuine personality. The importance of the Alaska Highway is immediately evident and the town itself is built around the highway, with the museum, gas stations, shopping, Check out Fort Nelson for more information for those who want a slower pace lifestyle.

    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

    • Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

    Qualfications

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

    • Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position :

  • Emergency : Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within three (3) years.
  • Perinatal : Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 2 years. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within three (3) years.

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
  • Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
  • Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
  • Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
  • Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

    • 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.