Registered Nurse; rn Intensive Care Unit

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in the ICU at the University Hospital of Northern BC. The RN works under the general supervision of the Manager or designate and adheres to the standards of professional practice set by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), focusing on a patient and family–centered care model.

Days and nights, rotating shifts: 07:00 to 19:15 and 19:00 to 07:15.

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN.
• Completion of a recognized specialty program in intensive care nursing or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Cardiac monitoring skills.
• Assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care for complex health care issues.
• Initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy.
• Initial and ongoing patient assessments, including clinical and diagnostic reasoning.
• Effective communication with patients, families, public, medical staff, and interprofessional team using verbal, written, and computer communication means.
• Integration and evaluation of pertinent data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
• Promotion of person‑focused care, empathy, cultural sensitivity, patient advocacy, and social justice concerns.
• Organization and prioritization of work.
• Support of decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence and best practice from nursing and allied health disciplines.
• Operation of related equipment and relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and municipal pension plan for full‑time employees; part‑time employees may choose 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 incentives.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programs through federal and provincial governments for eligible professions.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC), located in Prince George, British Columbia.