Registered Nurse (rn), Geriatric Assessment And Treatment Unit

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 University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC).

Reporting to the Director of patient Care Services, and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, guides the care for elderly Geriatric Day Hospital clients, within a client/family centered model of care, coordinates outpatient and inpatient geriatric services. Acts as a clinical resource for nurses and other health care providers in the hospital and community to assist with planning care for elderly clients. Shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues via consultations, in-services and presentations.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It's also a teaching hospital:
• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:
• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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

Qualfications
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Three (3) years' recent clinical/administrative experience in a specialized geriatric setting, including crisis intervention, conducting individual/family/group sessions and interacting in community-based programs, or; an accredited gerontology certificate and one year's recent related experience, or; an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Class 5 drivers' licence and own vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:
• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care, Elder Friendly and Gentle Care principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association.
• Broad knowledge of issues associated with ageing, chronic illness and psychosocial factors such as caregiver issues, family dynamics and communication patterns.
• Broad knowledge of the roles of both hospital and community geriatric services in client care and the ability to act as liaison between services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of assessment and treatment of health problems common to geriatric clients including depression, psychosis, delirium, dementia, and personality disorders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and systems of family dynamics and end-of-life issues.
• Demonstrated skill in caring for geriatric clients and families including ability to conduct group sessions and deal effectively with crises and emergencies.
• Ability to work in a consultative/collaborative manner as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, colleagues and other health care workers.
• Ability to independently organize workload, establish priorities, plan and coordinate client care, including the care provided by other agencies.
• Ability to effectively deal with conflict.
• Ability to operate a computerized patient information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

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.