REGISTERED CARE AIDE, MED SURG

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Care Aide for Dawson Creek & District Hospital. This role involves assisting in patient care and collaborating with a Registered Nurse, requiring current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. The position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a new hospital expansion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of client care.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

Job description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Follow the path to an exciting career as a Registered Care Aide at Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Care Aide works under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures.

Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a Full Service Community Hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 acute care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical Centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include

• Emergency
• ICU
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

Visiting Specialists Including

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility!

Dawson Creek is surrounded by wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

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