Position Summary
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the University Hospital of Northern BC.
Reporting to the Manager, Critical Care, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the framework of quality management and in accordance with the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia mission statement. The role is defined by the needs of the Hospital, a specific patient/family population, agency expectations, and professional nursing practice goals.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work:
Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:15, 19:00 to 07:15 (rotating)
About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)
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 that:
- 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 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, including:
- An expanded emergency room and ICU
- State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre, including a neonatal ICU
- Facilities for undergraduate physician training
- An MRI unit
UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, offering a wide range of treatments including radiation therapy.
About Prince George
Prince George is the center of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. It offers affordable living, high wage rates, and a high standard of living. The city is the 4th largest in BC, with approximately 82,300 residents and a service area of nearly 320,000. Located at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, it is home to the University of Northern British Columbia, known as Canada's Green University. For more information, visit Prince George.
What Northern Health Offers You
- Comprehensive benefits, including extended health/dental and pension plans.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral program.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development.
- Outdoor activities and short commutes.
- Loan forgiveness programs through federal and BC governments for eligible professions.
Application Requirements
Upload the following documents as part of your application:
- Registration number (if applicable)
- Supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, transcripts, diplomas.
- Optional: cover letter and resume.
International applicants should review the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.
Qualifications
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
- Postgraduate courses within the last five years or equivalent training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Promotion of safe, competent patient care.
- Effective teamwork and public relations with patients' families.
- Recognition and appropriate intervention in emergencies.
- Physical ability to perform duties and operate related equipment.
Who We Are
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 km², providing hospital and community health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities for a population of 300,000. Employing over 7,000 staff, we offer a variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health service providers in Northern BC.
