Registered Nurse; Rn), Emergency

Position: REGISTERED NURSE (RN), EMERGENCY
Location: Smithers

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 the Bulkley Valley District Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.
The Registered Nurse – Emergency, working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, plans and provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to clients with various complex health care issues, from non-urgent to life threatening, to patients in the Emergency department. The Registered Nurse demonstrates 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 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed Acute Care facility,
which integrates home and community care into one facility. Some of the services include:

• Emergency/outpatient

• Medical

• Surgical

• Maternity

• Palliative Care

• Psychiatric Observation Unit

• Laboratory

• Pediatric services

• Radiology (X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound)

• Home and Community Care

• Community Cancer Clinic

• Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons

Smithers Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town’s Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services.

There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12 and Coast Mountain College. Check out where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

• Employee referral program

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)

• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas

• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

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

• Completion of a recognized Emergency Nursing specialty program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Skills and Abilities:

• Current cardiac monitoring skills.

• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.

• Ability to initiate intravenous therapy and maintain IV lines.

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.

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