REGISTERED NURSE (RN), COMMUNITY

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 Grace Young Activity Centre.

Under the direction of the Team Leader, ACT, is an integral part of the multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, who provides flexible, community-based ACT services designed to promote stability, recovery and community integration.

Maintains a primary caseload of 8 to 10 clients and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team coordinates and provides ACT services for all clients on the team.

New Wage : As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is : $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Quesnel has a population of 10,000 (2021) local residents and is one of the central interior's oldest cities and home to the world’s largest gold pan.

Nestled on the banks of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers, Quesnel is the commercial centre of the North Cariboo. Check out for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.

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.

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Two (2) years related experience in the mental health field within the last five years. Will consider equivalent combination of experience

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to teach individuals and groups or family members.
• Computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and counseling skills with individuals and groups.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.
• Class V Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Travel is a requirement of this 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.