REGISTERED NURSE

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Terraceview Lodge.

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, development, implementation, evaluation, and administration of resident care, clinical practice, and the overall formal supervision of all care staff to ensure a high standard of care is delivered.

As a clinical resource, model, and leader for the care team, provides guidance, supervision and intervention in the delivery of resident care and the care planning process in accordance with Northern Health policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, develop, implement, evaluate, and administer resident care and clinical practice.
• Supervise all care staff to ensure high-quality care is delivered.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and intervention in the delivery of resident care and care planning process.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days, 07:
00 to 15:
00

Terraceview Lodge is a 99-bed Long-term care Facility with 4 care communities:
Lakelse, Copper, Skeena, and Nass.

The facility is comprised of 90 long-term care beds, 3 respite, 3 hospice palliative care beds, plus 9 short stay beds available for respite and convalescence stays.

Terraceview Lodge provides Recreational Therapy Services on a daily basis. Pastoral and Spiritual Services are available to residents.

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.

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.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Three (3) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of experience.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to plan, set priorities, organize, and manage nursing services in the facility.

Ability to act as a role model in creating a collaborative and harmonious working atmosphere.

Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the health care team.

Ability to recognize and intervene in an emergency situation.

Ability to problem solve interdependently and independently as required.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.