Provide holistic, person-centered, recovery-oriented inpatient substance use withdrawal nursing care.
Practice in accordance with standards of professional practice and code of ethics (BCCNM).
Assess and monitor clients and develop plans of personal care and intervention with the patient/family and care team.
Manage medical symptoms of substance abuse withdrawal in partnership with the multidisciplinary care team.
Complete initial and ongoing client assessments using clinical and diagnostic reasoning.
Provide nursing care through appropriate technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team.
Integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve.
Create culturally safe, trauma-informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative service provision.
Transmit information to instruct clients and others about essential health care and well-being topics.
Manage time and resources and implement activities that promote cooperation and collaboration across disciplines.
Support implementation of Northern Health policies/protocols and contribute to professional development
Requirements summary
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Two years recent related clinical nursing experience in a Mental Health Substance Use setting.
Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team.
Ability to integrate and evaluate data and problem-solve effectively.
Ability to promote client-focused, culturally safe, trauma-informed care and client advocacy.
Ability to transmit health care and well-being information to clients and others.
Ability to manage time and resources and collaborate across disciplines.
Ability to operate related equipment and relevant computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Graduation from an approved School of NursingCurrent practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)Problem-solvingTime and resource managementPhysical ability to perform the duties of the positionOngoing professional developmentClinical and diagnostic reasoningIndividualized care planningPromoting staff morale and cooperationIntegrating and evaluating data from multiple sourcesCollaboration across disciplinesInitial and ongoing client assessmentsEffective communication with clients, families, public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teamVerbal, written, and computer communicationOperating related equipment and relevant computer applications
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 Dawson Creek & District 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 Inpatient Substance Use Withdrawal 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). Reporting to the Withdrawal Management Unit Program Lead or designate and working collaboratively and in partnership with the multidisciplinary care team and partners, the nurse engages in the provision of holistic, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care. Through assessment and monitoring of each client, the nurse, in partnership with the patient/family and care team develops a plan of personal care and intervention to assist the individual in managing the medical symptoms of substance abuse withdrawal. 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 with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and two years recent related clinical nursing experience in a Mental Health Substance Use setting. Skills and Abilities:
Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary 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 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.
Ability to create culturally safe, trauma informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provision, including Indigenous health services as possible.
Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
Benefits
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
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 outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions
Safety-focused interventions
Implementation of Northern Health policies and other protocols
Client advocacy and social justice awareness
Client-focused, person-centered and recovery-oriented care
Collaborative approaches to service provision
Promoting cooperation among relevant others
Risk-taking and creative planning for change and innovations
Using research-based evidence to support decisions and actions
Integrating best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines
Nursing care through technical and therapeutic interventions
Culturally safe, trauma-informed care planning
Indigenous health services (as possible)
Teaching/instruction for clients and others about health care and well-being
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 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 performs 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 Dawson Creek and District Hospital **Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.
Community
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek 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
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