Registered Nurse - Mcbride, BC, Canada - Northern Health

Description

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 McBride & District Hospital.

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care according to the established standards and administrative policies.

This involves triaging and assessing physical and psychosocial needs, planning, implementing and documenting the nursing care for an individual patient or groups of patients.

Co-ordinates the care of assigned patients and supervises the work activities of assigned non-professional nursing staff. The Registered Nurse assists with the implementation of primary care duties within the course of the daily duties.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating) McBride and District Hospital is a full-service hospital:

• 24-hour Emergency room
• Outpatient services
• 3 Acute Care beds
• 8 Long-term-care beds
• Full-time laboratory services
• Full-time X-ray services
• Spiritual room
• 1 Respite bed and 1 Palliative Care room Hospital staff:
• 2 full-time physicians
• A full contingent of nursing staff including RN, LPN, Care Aides and Bath Aide
• Full support staff - Dietary, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Maintenance McBride is nestled between the Canadian Rockies and the Cariboo Mountains in the beautiful Robson Valley. Towering mountains outline the horizon with beautiful snow-capped peaks. Major industries include forestry, government services, construction and trade. There is one elementary school and one senior secondary school in McBride. The community is only a 45-minute drive from Mount Robson, 1.5 hours from Jasper and the Alberta border, and just two hours from Prince George. McBride itself is small enough that everything is within easy walking distance. Check out McBride for more information on this four-season playground. 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 Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page Qualfications
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Minimum of one (1) years' experience in Emergency, Outpost and/or Rural Hospital Nursing.
• Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC) and ACLS certification Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability in carrying out the principles of nursing skills in patient care.
• Proven ability to chart and record accurately.
• Proven comfort as an RN working within a rural area.
• Ability to communicate effectively, as part of a team.
• Ability to take charge within emergency situations and direct other nursing staff regarding patient care standards.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work. 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.

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