You will be working in a pulp mill not far from Vanderhoof, British Columbia.
You will be providing treatment to a large number of pulp mill workers in an industrial environment. Pulp mills are where the preliminary raw materials of paper production are made. The workers at this pulp mill will be processing organic material like wood chips, before shipping the bi-product to a nearby paper mill. These workers are regularly using chemicals and machinery (wet presses, rollers, dryers), so you will be treating a wide range of medical conditions.
This is an ideal position to apply for if you enjoy working in a location with very accessible nature and outdoor activities. Outside of your working hours you will be able to lead a very healthy lifestyle, taking part in hiking, canoeing, and kayaking in pristine rivers.
Duties of the Registered Nurse
- This is a locum nurse job: you will commence work on Saturday May 23rd, 2020, continuing until Wednesday the 3rd of June.
- Your hours will vary from day to day, with shifts of 7.5 hours. These shifts could take place between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM.
- You will primarily work in a medical room with all required equipment to treat incoming patients.
- However, there will be occasions where you need to treat workers outside of the medical room– that is, wherever injuries occur within the premises of the mill.
- You will speak with and evaluate the injuries and overall health of workers, so that they can be treated expediently and returned to work as soon as possible.
- The registered nurse will need to take detailed notes of every incident, so that senior management are aware of their worker’s conditions.
- Administer wound care and medication
- Reinforcing education on health and safety in the workplace when speaking with patients
- Providing assurance and medical knowledge to patients
- Directing the care provided by any junior nursing staff (including Licensed Practical Nurses)
- You will maintain the inventory of medication and medical supplies.
- Taking vital signs and body weight as needed.
- Patient interview and triage
- Occasional administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, and sorting medical report documents.
The Skills Required for this Relief Nurse Position:
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification
- Registered Nurse license in British Columbia
- You must be a graduate of a four-year post-secondary nursing program.
- 2 years experience as a registered nurse is required (experience in an industrial work environment would be an asset)
- You must have malpractice insurance coverage.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Recent (negative) TB test results
- You must be in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals
- A Critical Care certificate would be an asset
- Knowledge of containing infectious diseases would be an asset
- Demonstrated qualities of patience and clear communication with patients are needed.
- You must have very strong English speaking and comprehension abilities.
