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 Iris House. Under the direction of the Residential and Recovery Team Leader, this position receives direct supervision from the Coordinator of Iris House, Residential & Recovery Services. The role provides clinical nursing care within a recovery model of care. This position works with an interdisciplinary team and assists with the day-to-day delivery of services needed for the ‘recovery model of care’. Guidelines for nursing practice here.

Shift

Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (Rotating) New Wage

As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is: $41.42 - $55.91/hour A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Qualfications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN registrant. Two (2) years recent experience working directly in alcohol and drug treatment and/or mental health treatment. Knowledge of addiction treatment methodology and community based programming. Knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions Co-Morbidity. Skills and Abilities:

Good interpersonal skills. Experience working within a community setting with adults with a mental illness. Knowledge of importance of relationship building, motivational and activation techniques. Computer skills.



Good written and verbal reporting skills. Valuable organization, time and general management skills. Class V Driver’s License and own transportation. Current criminal record check. Full understanding of the Community Care Facilities Act. Where you will be working:

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health

Has to Offer You!

Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice. 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.

📌 REGISTERED NURSE (RN) CLINICIAN, RESIDENTIAL & RECOVERY (Winnipeg)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Winnipeg