(RN) – Medical-Surgical Unit | GR Baker Memorial Hospital

(RN) – Medical-Surgical Unit | GR Baker Memorial Hospital

Location: GR Baker Memorial Hospital, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada

Department: Medical-Surgical Unit

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity at GR Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel, BC. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care to individuals admitted with acute medical conditions, surgical needs, and post-operative recovery requirements.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills, effective patient prioritization, and the ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team to support safe patient care and positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized patient care plans.

Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patients’ clinical conditions.

Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and prescribed treatments safely.

Provide nursing care to patients with acute medical conditions and post-operative needs.

Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing procedures within the RN’s scope of practice.

Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly initiate appropriate interventions.

Assist patients with mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition, and activities of daily living.

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medication management, and discharge instructions.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide effective shift handovers.

Follow infection prevention, medication safety, and patient safety protocols.

Support continuity of care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Registered Nurse.

Recent Medical-Surgical or inpatient acute care nursing experience.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and prioritization skills.

Knowledge of medication administration, wound care, infection prevention, and acute patient management.

Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Ability to work effectively in a busy inpatient hospital environment.

Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Travel Contract Benefits

Benefits may include, subject to contract terms:

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation assistance or provided accommodation.

Travel reimbursement to and from the assignment.

Guaranteed weekly hours, where specified in the contract.

Paid orientation, where included in the contract.

Work Environment

This opportunity is suited to an experienced medical-surgical nurse who can manage competing clinical priorities, provide evidence-based nursing care, and work collaboratively in an inpatient hospital setting.