Registered Nurse, Emergency (Northern Health)

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 Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in accordance with the hospital policies and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia. Reports to the Emergency/Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Coordinator.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (Rotating)

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023 the new wage is: $40.21 - $57.78/hour

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in northwest BC with 27 acute care beds. They offer emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics. Additional services such as diabetes education, health heart and rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics and other visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. See rare wildlife, explore our rugged landscapes, and experience world-class fishing adventures you won't find anywhere else. Check out more on Prince Rupert , known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Qualfications

• Post-graduate certification in Emergency Nursing or Critical Care Nursing or a minimum of one year's recent related experience in an Emergency or ICU setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable to the hospital.
• All Specially Trained Nursing Skills (STN) related to the unit of employment must be completed within six (6) months of employment.
• Current certification in CPR - Basic Rescuer level required. Current ACLS certification preferred.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to provide work direction to nursing and non-professional nursing staff.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients and families.
• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations, patients and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and work independently.

Who We Are

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.

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