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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 Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
The Patient Care Coordinator facilitates the admission, discharge and patient transfer processes and is responsible for coordinating patient/resident care when necessary. The role facilitates patient flow through the efficient allocation and utilization of beds, ensures adequate staffing levels and supports patients receiving quality care. The Patient Care Coordinator assists the Program Leaders in establishing and maintaining standards of PATIENT CARE, and is responsible for coordinating the operations in the absence of managers, department heads and senior administrative personnel.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)
Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a 50-bed hospital that offers full service that includes inPATIENT CARE, emergency, respiratory, rehab, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology lab, medical imaging and cancer care. The hospital is the northeastern BC orthopedic and trauma centre. Visiting specialists in urology, dermatology and pediatrics is also available.
Dawson Creek has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
The Patient Care Coordinator facilitates the admission, discharge and patient transfer processes and is responsible for coordinating patient/resident care when necessary. The role facilitates patient flow through the efficient allocation and utilization of beds, ensures adequate staffing levels and supports patients receiving quality care. The Patient Care Coordinator assists the Program Leaders in establishing and maintaining standards of PATIENT CARE, and is responsible for coordinating the operations in the absence of managers, department heads and senior administrative personnel.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)
Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a 50-bed hospital that offers full service that includes inPATIENT CARE, emergency, respiratory, rehab, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology lab, medical imaging and cancer care. The hospital is the northeastern BC orthopedic and trauma centre. Visiting specialists in urology, dermatology and pediatrics is also available.
Dawson Creek has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.
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.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
- Current registration with BCCNM
- Five years of recent acute care experience with one year supervisory experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
- NRP or willingness to complete within one year.
- ACLS/TNCC or willingness to complete in one year.
- PALS would be an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Ability to promote a safe PATIENT CARE environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.
- Ability to maintain good public relations with family and friends of patients.
- Ability to deal with conflict and problem solve independently.
- Physical ability to perform 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.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Competition #:
05615494
Employee Type:
PERMANENT FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
BCNU
Facility:
DAWSON CREEK & DIST HOSPI
Location:
Dawson Creek
Department:
DCH PATIENT SUPPORT UNIT
Reports To:
MANAGER
Hourly Wage:
$47.77 - $61.62
Close Date:
JANUARY 06, 2024
