Registered Nurse (rn), Head Nurse, Critical Care

Position Summary
Are you ready to reach new heights and take your nursing career to the next level? Utilize your leadership, organization and problem solving skills while overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations at Ksyen Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Head Nurse is responsible for the quality of care provided and oversees the work of all the Unit/Program staff. The Head Nurse provides leadership in the development of clinical practice by teaching, consulting and demonstrating specialized nursing skills in accordance with the philosophy, objective and policies of the nursing department.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00

Ksyen Regional Hospital
The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace 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
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Five years' experience in a clinical setting where relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge have been applied and teaching and management principles have been utilized, including a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Willingness to become certified to support Oncology with BCCA.

Skills and Abilities:
• A competent clinical understanding of the applicable nursing unit to ensure development and monitoring of effective policies, procedures and clinical skills.
• Organization, planning leadership and human resource management skills to plan, direct, and manage nursing services on the nursing unit.
• Communication skills, both oral and written, to maintain optimum working relationships with all hospital staff, outside agencies and the public.
• Budgeting and financial administration skills to ensure that services are provided within operating budget allocations.
• Ability to act as a role model in creating a collaborative harmonious atmosphere.
• Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work as RN in Oncology, ICU & ER when necessary.

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.