- 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 or RPN registrant.
- Completion of approved addictions or substance use training or certificate program (., BCCSU POATSP course), and one year's recent related experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- BCCNM certified practice in the areas STI Management and/or RN First Call is an asset.
- Current approved Standard First Aid Certificate and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) level C.
- Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (al and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
- Communication – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with 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.
- Evidence-Informed Practice – Ability to use factual information and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
- 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.
- Advocacy – Skills related to collaboration, negotiation and communication necessary to promote social justice and patient-centred care decisions.
- 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.
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registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 9 hours ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · This job posting is for the Indeed Virtual Hiring Event scheduled for January 26th, 2024 · Financial support for moving expenses is available · Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a ...
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registered nurse
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Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition 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 ...
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registered nurse
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Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Part timePosition 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. · The Staff Registered Nurse, Me ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 3 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada CASUALPosition 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 University Hospital of Northern BC. · Reporting to the Manager, Perioper ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 6 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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 University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC). · In accordance with establi ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 day ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · 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 te ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 3 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada CASUALPosition 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 Jubilee Lodge. · In accordance with established vision and values of th ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · 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 te ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 3 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · 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 te ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 day ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition 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. · The Staff Registered Nurse, Me ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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. · The Staff Registered Nurse, Me ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 3 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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. · The Registered Nurse – Pain Cl ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 3 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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 PG Surgery Centre. · In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Valu ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 day ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Part timePosition 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. · The Staff Registered Nurse, Me ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 9 hours ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · 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 te ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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 University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC). · The Staff Registered Nurse ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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 in Primary Care. · In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an ideali ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition 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 in Primary Care. · In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an ideali ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada CASUALPosition 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 in Primary Care. · In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an ideali ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 6 days ago
Northern Health Authority Prince George, Canada RELIEF Part timePosition 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. · Reporting to the Manager, Reha ...
registered nurse - Prince George, 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 Aids Prevention Program.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Harm Reduction
Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), as well as within a client and family centered care model.
The Harm Reduction Nurse functions as a member of the larger Mental Health and Substance Use teams and as a member of a specific multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to provide direct, low-barrier, trauma-informed care to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or facing structural barriers to care (., poverty, homelessness, involvement in sex work).
The Harm Reduction Nurse provides health care services such as: physical, psychosocial and substance use assessment; HIV, HCV and STI education, testing and treatment; medication administration and titration; overdose response; and support and referral to other health and social services.
The Harm Reduction Nurse contributes to the development of client-specific care plans, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, other health care professionals, and community services to address clients' complex needs.
Where applicable, the Harm Reduction Nurse employs BCCNM Decision Support Tools for RN Certified practice appropriately.Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 10:00 to 18:00
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit.
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What Northern Health has to offer you
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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.