Registered Nurse; Rn), Primary Care

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Kitimat General Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Primary Care Nurse (PCN) will practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

The PCN functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. The PCN provides direct clinical care and services to individuals, groups, and communities, following clinical follow‑up according to each person’s primary Care Plan and personal goals of care.

Tuesday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Three years recent, related clinical nursing experience in primary care nursing and/or chronic disease management settings, including developing and providing formal education to patients, families, the public, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License.

• Assessment and Intervention: demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through appropriate technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
• Communication: ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members using verbal, written, and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking: ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
• Person and Family Centered Practice: promote person‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with people and their families or significant others within the context of their community, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences.
• Teaching and Mentoring: knowledge of adult learning principles and facilitation skills to educate people and others about essential health topics, and ability to mentor students and colleagues.
• Management: effectively manage time and resources to support service delivery, implement team huddles and activities that promote communication, cooperation, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Leadership: promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, and risk‑taking, and plan for change and innovations while implementing policies and supporting professional development.
• Knowledge Integration: use factual information, prior learning, and evidence‑based practice to support decisions and actions, integrating best practice from nursing, health‑related disciplines, and the humanities, arts, and sciences.
• Population, Public Health, and Harm Reduction: develop a core set of public health attitudes and values, and ability to operate related equipment and computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Primary and Community Care:
Northern Health’s approach to person and family‑centered care involves creating health care teams, which include doctors, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, resulting in better long‑term health outcomes.

Kitimat:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available in Kitimat. Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat’s municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract health‑care professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. The incentive includes information on [title omitted for brevity].

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees; casual employees may opt to pay 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 the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programs offered through federal and provincial government for eligible professions.