Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Kitimat General Hospital.

The Registered Nurse-Perioperative, practicing in a variety of clinical settings, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or procedural interventions. Working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, the nurse practices in the roles of scrub nurse, circulating nurse, and/or post-anesthesia nurse, ensuring safe, evidence-based care throughout the perioperative continuum and in alignment with the guidelines established by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC)

Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized perioperative specialty program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills and Abilities:
• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area(s).
• Proficiency in initiating and maintaining Intravenous Therapy (IV).
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations, patients, and families.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
Facility:
Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre

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

Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat's municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract healthcare professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. Discover everything this incentive has to offer by visiting their information page: Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentives

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