REGISTERED NURSE (RN), MED SURG (RURAL)

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 the Chetwynd General Hospital.

In accordance with established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, 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, 07 : 00 to 19 : 00, 19 : 00 to 07 : 00 (rotating)

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 Emergency clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Perinatal : Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Basic Life Support (BLS), Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

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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.

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