- Emergency/outpatient
- Medical
- Surgical
- Maternity
- Palliative Care
- Psychiatric Observation Unit
- Laboratory
- Pediatric services
- Radiology (X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound)
- Home and Community Care
- Community Cancer Clinic
- Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons
- 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.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
- Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in Operating Room/Surgical Services where nursing skills and theoretical knowledge have been applied and teaching/management skills have been utilized, including a minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A Peri-Operative Certificate and current BCLS Level C certification.
- Clinical competence congruent with the ability to manage surgical, recovery and endoscopy care needs.
- Ability to deal with conflict and intervene in crises or difficult situations.
- Ability to ensure compliance with established standards in the Surgical Suite environment.
- Ability to identify learning needs, obtain appropriate resources and teach team members.
- Ability to lead and/or work as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills, prioritize and organize patient care and resources.
- Ability to act as a professional role model and advocate for staff.
- Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of staff, including identification of performance issues, accurate and timely reporting to the Director of Nursing, and written performance reviews.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts; including coworkers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients and families.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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head nurse, operating room - Smithers, Canada - Northern Health Authority
Description
Position SummaryDo 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 Bulkley Valley District Hospital.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Head Nurse is guided by the Vision and Values of Northern Health, BCCNM Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics.
Is responsible for providing leadership in the provision of clinical expertise of all staff in the Operation Room, Post Anaesthesia Recovery Unit, Surgical Daycare Unit, Endoscopy Unit, Central Supply, Booking Office, and Visiting Specialist Clinics.
Identifies, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care required to assist patients in meeting their physical, social and psychological needs in accordance with established NH and BVDH policies and procedures.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 06:30 to 17:00
New Wage :
As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is: $ $70.26/hour
Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed Acute Care facility,
which integrates home and community care into one facility.
Some of the services include:
What Northern Health has to offer you
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
Examples may include:
Qualfications
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.