Job Description

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Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? Do you want to extend your nursing knowledge? We have a training opportunity that may interest you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Emergency department at Atlin Hospital.



In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Remote Practice Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and core competencies for Remote Certified nursing 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 Remote Practice Registered Nurse is responsible for providing primary health care and emergency services to the community.



There are a couple training positions available for 2025/26


Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required Learners should expect to make a 4 - 8 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning Additional study time, outside of scheduled hours, will be required to successfully complete the program Flexibility for practicums is necessary Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program. Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided

ACTUAL START DATE & HOURS OF WORK varies as education is on-going throughout 2025/2026. Contact specialtyeducation@northernhealth.ca for info

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Atlin Health Centre

provides health care services on a walk-in basis. 3-4 Doctor Clinics held each month with visiting Yukon physicians. They have lab services as well as a visiting Physiotherapist from the Yukon.

Atlin

is situated in the far northwest part of BC is home to 477 (2021) year round residents. If you crave a quiet, peaceful way of live then this hidden gem may be what you are looking for. Check out Atlin for more information on this unique rural community.

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

Are you an International Applicant? Before

applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
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Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. CRNBC Remote Practice Certification. Five years of broad base clinical experience in an outpost setting, a rural acute care setting or in community or public health, or an equivalent. Immunization Certification. Current valid BC Driver's License.

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. Community Integration - commitment to understand and become involved in a small community. Demonstrates Cultural Sensitivity and the ability to balance professional and personal life in an isolated area. 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.
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Competition #:

05695403


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Employee Type:

TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME


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Bargaining Unit:

BCNU


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Facility:

ATLIN HOSPITAL


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Location:

Atlin, BC


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Department:

ATL EMERGENCY


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Reports To:

MANAGER


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Hourly Wage:

$41.42 - $55.91


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Close Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED






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