Registered Nurse (rn), Med Surg

Position Summary
** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

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 Wrinch Memorial Hospital.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Patient care services, or designate, this position is responsible for providing Nursing care to patients/clients in the Emergency Room, according to established NHA policies and procedures. This position also provides ambulance transports as necessary. On call duties are part of the rotation. The registered nurse assists with the implementation of primary care duties within the course of the daily duties

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:15, 19:00 to 07:15, rotating

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

Wrinch Memorial Hospital , a fully accredited acute care facility. It is a full service hospital with visiting specialists in podiatry, geriatric assessment, cardiology, pediatric cardiology, internal medicine, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, otolaryngology, pediatrics, respiratory and allergy, rheumatology, and occupational therapy.

The Hazeltons (Hazelton, New Hazelton and South Hazelton) are nestled within the spectacularly rugged Roche de Boule Mountain Range in Northern British Columbia with a population of 827 (2021). Hazelton, also known as Old Hazelton, is on the banks of the Skeena River near the world-famous 'Ksan Historical Village and museum. Check out The Hazeltons , known as the historic heartland of northwest BC.

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.
•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" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualfications
•Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
•Minimum of one years' experience in Emergency, Outpost and/or Rural Hospital Nursing.
•Trauma Nursing Core Competency (TNCC) and ACLS certification or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•Ability to operate related equipment.
•Ability to organize work.

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.

Category

Health Care