Provide direct patient care in an acute medical unit.
Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care.
Practice in accordance with professional practice standards and code of ethics (BCCNM).
Deliver patient and family-centered care.
Collaborate with the interprofessional care team.
Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Provide nursing care using appropriate technical and therapeutic safety interventions.
Integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve effectively.
Communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, and the interprofessional team.
Organize and prioritize work.
Promote resident-focused care and resident advocacy.
Transmit health care and well-being information to patients and families/caregivers.
Support implementation of Northern Health policies and protocols.
Use research-based evidence and integrate best practice into professional practice.
Operate related equipment and relevant computer applications
Requirements summary
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant.
Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments and provide nursing care.
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, computer).
Ability to integrate and evaluate data and problem-solve.
Ability to provide resident-focused, culturally sensitive care with advocacy.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to apply research-based evidence and best practices.
Ability to operate related equipment and computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Graduation from an approved School of NursingAssertivenessProblem-solvingRisk-takingPatient assessmentCultural sensitivityPhysical ability to perform dutiesResident advocacyOrganizing and prioritizing workOngoing professional developmentClinical and diagnostic reasoningPromoting staff morale and cooperationResident-focused careIntegrating and evaluating data from multiple sourcesOperating related equipment and computer applicationsCreative planning for change and innovationsSocial justice concernsImplementation of Northern Health policies and protocolsVerbal, written, and computer communicationNursing care planning, provision, and evaluationCommunication with patients, families/caregivers, public, medical staff, and interprofessional teamTeaching/instruction to patients and families/caregiversApplying research-based evidence and best practices
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 the Ksyen Regional Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered 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 patient and family-centered care model. The Registered Nurse (RN) practices in a variety of clinical settings, and working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team, provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit. 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. 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 resident-focused care that demonstrates care for and with residents 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.
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.
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
Comprehensive benefits including extended health and dental
Municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees
Casual employees have option of paying for benefits
Access to outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions
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 Ksyen Regional Hospital Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace 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
