Competition #: 05526380
Employee Type: CASUAL
Bargaining Unit: BCNU
Facility: CHETWYND GEN HOSP COMPLEX
Department: CGH COMBINED MED/SURG
Reports To: MANAGER OR DESIGNATE
Hourly Wage: $36.23 – $47.58
Close Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

Comments: This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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 Chetwynd General Hospital.”

Rural community hospitals provide a wide range of services and depending on the location may require the Registered Nurse to be competent in multiple clinical settings. This job description addresses various scenarios where nurses are required to work in one or more areas requiring advanced training & experience.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and 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 practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Chetwynd General Hospital is a five acute care bed hospital, with seven long-term beds. Services include emergency, medical inpatient, palliative care, primary care nursing, home support and respiratory therapy.

Chetwynd is located in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains with a population of 3100. New residents have the opportunity to make a difference where they live everyday both inside and outside of work. Come to Chetwynd and build your family village with us. Check out Chetwynd for more information on this friendly and supportive community.

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.
• Three/Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Relocation Incentive 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

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:
• Emergency: Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years.
• Perinatal: Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 2 years. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years.
• Operation Room: Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area (perioperative nursing) and one year recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment on an operating room similar in size and scope to the facility or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Communication – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice – Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Teaching – Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
• Knowledge Integration – Using 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 disciplines into professional practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

* All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT

Competition #: 05474543
Employee Type: CASUAL
Bargaining Unit: BCNU
Facility: Flexible
Department: NHR CD PANDEMIC CONT TRA
Reports To: MANAGER OR DESIGNATE
Close Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
Comments: $36.23 – $47.58 as of April 1, 2021

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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.

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Northern Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at Northern Health, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Consistent with nursing scope, practice and professional standards, established policies, standards of care and philosophy at Northern Health, the COVID-19 Registered Nurse provides nursing services in person or by telephone related to the assessment of individuals presenting with or at risk for COVID-19 by methods such as: testing and sample collection, communicating test results to COVID-19 infected and non-infected individuals and providing health information, counselling and referrals related to communicable diseases, immunizations and disease prevention and control. Carries out contact tracing duties, provides information and guidance to interrupt ongoing transmission and reduce spread and maintains individual records and necessary documentation according to the policies and procedures as well as the Standards of Practice set out by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Assists with major communicable disease outbreak investigations by monitoring active cases, conducting testing, conducting surveillance follow-ups, administering immunizations, monitoring laboratory reports for new cases; providing information about the disease process and prevention measures to physician and the public. This position may be required to travel and/or work at multiple sites in support of the regional health authorities’ COVID-19 response.

This positon is flexible to any community within the Northern Health region. Explore our wonderful northern communities.

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
• Relocation Incentive 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

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Travel outside of existing geographic area may be required, and will be compensated in accordance with applicable collective agreement language.

Skills and Abilities:
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for RN nursing practice.
• Broad knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including: prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures.
• Broad knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices and the determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct relevant assessments.
• Working knowledge of immunization protocols.
• Ability to successfully complete the Provincial Immunization Certification
• Demonstrated ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with clients and provide culturally sensitive services to diverse and marginalized populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with clients, families, members of the team, staff and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to critically read and utilize current health research in evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to identify community resources appropriate to client/family/community needs.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and Windows applications.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to use related equipment.

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.

* All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT

Competition #: 05523417
Employee Type: CASUAL
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Facility: CHETWYND GEN HOSP COMPLEX
Department: CHO HOME SUPPORT WORKERS
Reports To: MANAGER OR DESIGNATE
Hourly Wage: $21.37
Close Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
Comments:
Must provide proof of COVID vaccinations 19 and have a valid Class V driver’s license.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional, performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients and families in home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.

The Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) Training Opportunity may have start dates over the next 8 months throughout Northern Health.

You must apply on this posting to be considered for this program.

The Program will involve participants completing their care aide certifications with a post-secondary institution. It may involve in-person and/or on-line classes. You will be required to have a personal laptop/computer and reliable internet connection.

Some of the Conditions relating to this Position are:
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Resident status in Canada.
• Completing a Criminal Record Check for working with children and vulnerable adults (CRC) as well as an RCMP check.
• Meeting the College admission requirements for the Health Care Assistant Program within a defined period of time.
• Signing a 12 month return of service agreement
• Signing the Heath Care Support Worker Certificate Program Waiver.
• Pass an English proficiency test if English is your second language
• Not be currently performing a Health Care Aide role and have not previously completed the HCA educational program in BC.

During the Program:

• You will be paid a stipend from Northern Health funded by the Ministry of Health. This stipend is non-pensionable
• Ministry of Health will pay the tuition, fees, and cost of necessary books for the Education Components of the Program
• You must join the applicable union and pay union dues while in receipt of the stipend
• Travel may be required for class, labs or clinical placements
• You must be available full time and will not be able to take time off during the program

Following Successful Completion of this Heath Careers Access Program:

• You are required to become registered with the BC Care Aide Registry
• The term of your Health Care Support Worker position will be deemed to have ended
• You will then be placed on the casual list of community health workers at the site/unit/program that sponsored you for the program
• No requirement by Northern Health for displacement or layoff rights under the Collective Agreement
• You will immediately apply on vacancies and accept a regular Community Health Worker position as required under the Return of Service Agreement

Qualifications

– Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency.
– Valid Class V BC Driver’s License.
– Use of personal vehicle.

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* All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT

Competition #: 05522123
Employee Type: CASUAL
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Facility: CHETWYND PRIMARY C CLINIC
Department: CHO INTERPROF TEAM 1
Reports To: PRIMARY CARE TEAM LEAD OR PRIMARY CARE CLINIC MANA
Hourly Wage: $21.18 – $23.38
Close Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
Comments:This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Position Summary

Are you interested in being part of a team that provides person and family centred care? Join the interprofessional team in Chetwynd and be a part of something new and exciting.

In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by inter professional teams, the Primary Care Assistant functions as a member of the inter professional team.

As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assistant works to support Primary Care providers and the Inter professional Team (IPT) in the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality Primary Care Services throughout Northern Health. The Primary Care Assistant provides both operational and administrative support in a clinic and/or other community setting in accordance with Northern Health policies and procedures.

Primary and Community Care
Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

Chetwynd is located in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains with a population of 3100 (2021). New residents have the opportunity to make a difference where they live everyday both inside and outside of work. Come to Chetwynd and build your family village with us. Check out Chetwynd for more information on this friendly and supportive community.

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.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Relocation Incentive 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

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Graduation from an Office Assistant Course from an accredited Community College plus two years recent, related experience in a health care setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles.
• Ability to work as an effective member of an integrated administrative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction.
• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and specialized clinical information systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

* All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT