REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OPERATING ROOM

##### **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 St. John Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position 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 St. John Hospital mission statement. The Northern Health Authority role is defined by the needs of the Hospital, a select patient/family population, agency expectations and the goals for professional nursing practice.

**Shift Rotation/Hours of work:**: Monday to Friday, Days, 07:00 to 15:00

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside B.C.'s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

##### **Qualifications**

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Postgraduate courses (within last five years) appropriate to service assignment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. ACLS, TNCC, CPR Level C.
• Perioperative Certificate or post-graduate training in the OR and/or previous OR training and experience.

**Skills and Abilities:**

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote safe, competent, patient care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good public relations with family and friends of patients.
• Ability to recognize and intervene appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

**Where you will be working:**

**Facility:**

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through **St. John Hospital**

**Community:**

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through **Vanderhoof**

**More about Northern Health**

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

**What Northern Health Has to Offer You!**

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

**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

##### **Comments**

###### **Competition #:**

05742326

###### **Employee Type:**

RELIEF FULL TIME

###### **Bargaining Unit:**

BCNU

###### **Facility:**

ST. JOHN HOSPITAL

###### **Location:**

Vanderhoof, BC

###### **Department:**

SJH OPERATING ROOM

###### **Reports To:**

MANAGER

###### **Hourly Wage:**

$41.42 - $55.91

###### **Close Date:**

MAY 09, 2026

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT