Registered Nurse; rn), Med Surg

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Prince Rupert Regional 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 Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of qualified practice and the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family-centered care model.

The Registered Nurse (RN) practices in a variety of clinical settings and works collaboratively with the interprofessional care team to provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit.

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, Prince Rupert

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant.

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interprofessional 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 resident-focused care that demonstrates care for and with residents and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, resident advocacy, and social justice concerns.
• Ability to transmit information intended to instruct patients, families/caregivers, and others about topics essential to health care and well‑being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, and risk‑taking, creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Uses 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 into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casual employees have the 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 the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.