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 Seven Sisters.

Under the direction of the Team Leader Mental Health and Addiction Services, Residential and Recovery the role provides clinical nursing services within a recovery model of care. This position works across Services with an interdisciplinary team, provides clinical supervision and assists with the day-to-day delivery of services needed for the ‘recovery model of care’, including the administration of medications and assessment of an individual’s physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural issues from a rehabilitative perspective. The nurse is expected to engage the individual and family as people with full competence and as full collaborators in service planning, delivery, and evaluation.


A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Experience in residential services preferred.
• RPN/RN with extensive experience and proven organizational and leadership abilities.
• Five (5) years recent Mental Health experience.
• Current registration in professional association.

Skills and Abilities:
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a community setting with adults with a mental illness.
• Ability to assess situations and diffuse crisis incidents
• Ability to complete nursing assessment of individuals with psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Knowledge of importance of relationship building, motivational and activation techniques.
• Computer skills.
• Good written and verbal reporting skills.
• Good organization, time and general management skills.
• Class IV Driver’s License and own transportation.
• Current criminal record check.
• Full understanding of the Community Care Facilities Act.

Where you will be working:
Facility:
Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince Rupert

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have 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 enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

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