REGISTERED NURSE (RN), CLINICAL PRACTICE CONSULTANT, ELDERLY SERVICES

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 in Fort St. John.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of comprehensive care for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Clinical Practice Consultants - Elderly Services and members of the inter disciplinary teams; research and evaluate current standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based ‘best practices’.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Northern 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 or as a practicing RPN Registrant.
• Minimum of two years recent experience in working in a mental health setting, preferably with older adults.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and use of personal vehicle is required for travel with the region

Skills and Abilities

• Assessment and Intervention: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Knowledge Integration: Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences disciplines into professional practice. Knowledge of legislation related to Health Care, i.e., Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent & Care Facility Admission Act, Adult Guardianship Act.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervises responsibilities of others, collaborates across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership: –Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area
• Take reasonable care to protect own health and safety. Comply with responsibilities outlined in the Workers Compensation Act Part 3, the OHS Regulations and any applicable orders
• Report incidents, near misses and exposures which cause or have the potential to cause an occupational injury or illness to any employee.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Community

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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 #

05750647

Employee Type

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit

BCNU

Facility

NORTH EAST CORPORATE OFFI

Location

Fort St. John, BC

Department

NER MHAS CASE MGMT-ELDER

Reports To

MANAGER

Hourly Wage

$49.20 - $63.47

Close Date

JULY 10, 2026

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