REGISTERED NURSE (RN), INTENSIVE CARE

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Dawson Creek is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide critical nursing care in emergency situations, participating in the patient's overall health strategy according to established standards. With shifts rotating between day and night, this position offers a competitive salary ranging from $41.42 to $55.91/hour, along with comprehensive benefits including financial support for relocation, generous vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• A registered nurse with a dedicated passion for nursing.
• Must provide direct nursing care in ER/ICU settings.
• Familiarity with BCCNM Standards of Nursing Practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to emergency and critical care patients.
• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Follow established standards and policies of the hospital.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Emergency care

Critical care

Nursing standards compliance

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position. 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 Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Unit Manager, the ER/ICU RN provides direct nursing care to the Emergency and Critical care patients according to established standards/policies. The ER/ICU RN identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to assist patients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs in the Emergency and Critical Care environment. Nursing practice is guided by the vision and values of Northern Health, BCCNM Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics. The Registered Nurse will use Northeast Health Services Area and Dawson Creek and District Hospital approved policies, procedures and protocols.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Days, Nights - 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:30, rotating

Salary

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $41.42 - $55.91/hour

Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides services to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 acute care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. The hospital is the orthopedic 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

• 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! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Community Overview

Dawson Creek is surrounded by blue skies and rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, marking the start of the Alaska Highway. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500 and serves a larger population of 60,000 in the Peace River Region. It has eleven elementary schools, one middle school, one secondary school, and the Northern Lights College provides adult education.

What Northern Health has to offer you

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, 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.