assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care. collaborating with interprofessional team. delivering patient care in emergency/high acuity settings
Requirements summary
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of Emergency & High Acuity specialty program or equivalent. Current BLS, ACLS, CTAS, NRP, PALS certifications
Graduation from an approved School of NursingProgram certificates or diplomasHigh school, college, or university transcriptseffective communicationphysical ability to perform dutiesresearch-based decision makingpatient assessmentsclinical and diagnostic reasoningdata evaluation and problem-solvingwork organization and prioritizationperson-focused carestaff morale promotionuse of related equipment and computer applicationspatient and family instruction
Job 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 GR Baker Memorial Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position 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 – Emergency/High Acuity, working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, plans and provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to clients with various complex health care issues, from non-urgent to life threatening to patients in the Emergency & High Acuity departments. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating) Qualfications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant.
Completion of a recognized combined Emergency & High Acuity specialty program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Skills and Abilities:
Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and the members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
Ability to promote person-focused care that demonstrates care for and with patients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, resident advocacy and social justice concerns.
Ability to transmit information intended to instruct patients, families/care givers and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
Benefits
dental
extended health
vacation
municipal pension plan
Loan Forgiveness Programs
moving expenses support
employee referral incentives
training and leadership development
outdoor activities
shortest commutes
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
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. Where you will be working: Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through GR Baker Memorial Hospital Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Quesnel 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. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
