Northern Health·Prince George, British Columbia
Provide nursing care in an acute clinical setting within a patient and family centered care model.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure delivery of client-centered care.
Assist clients and their families in responding to changing health care needs.
Practice in accordance with Northern Health mission, vision, values, strategic priorities, and BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards and ethics.
Complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
Integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve effectively.
Transmit information to instruct clients and others about essential health care and well-being topics.
Manage time and resources and promote cooperation among relevant others.
Promote staff morale and ongoing professional development; implement NH policies and protocols
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 the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Staff RN, PACU, practices in accordance with the Vision, Values, Ethics and Standards of the organization and of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and within a patient and family centered care model. The Staff RN, PACU, provides nursing care in an acute clinical setting and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Staff Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. This Staff RN, PACU, possesses 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 15:00, 10:00 to 18:00, 23:00 to 07:00 (rotating) Qualfications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Advanced education in an approved enhanced specialty post anesthetic education course, and two (2) years recent, related clinical experience aligned with unit specific competencies or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills and Abilities:
Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Communication – Demonstrated 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.
Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
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.
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 NH 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. Where you will be working: Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George More about Northern Health Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, 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:
Benefits for
Indigenous
Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
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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Health
Careers page: Information for international applicants
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Advanced education in an approved enhanced specialty post anesthetic education course.
Two (2) years recent, related clinical experience aligned with unit specific competencies (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Demonstrated assessment, communication, critical thinking, relationship-centered practice, teaching, management, leadership, and knowledge integration abilities.
Ability to operate related equipment and computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to work rotating shifts (days/nights) as scheduled
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.