REGISTERED NURSE (RN), SPECIALTY EDUCATION, CARDIAC

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 University Hospital of Northern BC.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities Northern Health In-House Cardiac Care Training Program Details :

• There are 14 training positions available for 2024 / 2025
• Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required
• Successful candidates may be required complete pre-requisite courses through part-time distance education, on their own time, prior to assuming this position
• Learners should expect to make a 4 6 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning
• Additional study time, outside of scheduled hours, may be required to successfully complete the program
• Flexibility for practicums is necessary
• Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department
• Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program.
• Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided

Actual start date & hrs of work for education varies as education is on-going throughout 2024 / 2025. Contact for more information on what this community has to offer.

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 :

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• 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

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Qualfications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Successful completion of a recognized Basic Cardiac Course (which includes telemetry) within the last six (6) months, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within one (1) years.

Skills and Abilities :

• Assessment and Intervention 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.
• Communication 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.
• Critical Thinking Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice 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.
• Teaching Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Management Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Knowledge Integration 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.