REGISTERED NURSE (RN), MED SURG

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is looking for a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate care at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the healthcare team and provide direct patient care while adhering to professional standards set by the BC College of Nurses. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, vacation, and financial support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Dedication to delivering compassionate patient care.
• Ability to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care.
• Experience working in acute medical units.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional care team.
• Follow the standards of professional practice as outlined by BCCNM.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Collaboration with care team

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

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.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Registered Nurse 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 Registered Nurse (RN) practices in a variety of clinical settings, and working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team, provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

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.

Dawson Creek is surrounded by wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies. The city, also known as the Mile Zero City, 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 and serves a broader population of around 20,000 in the Peace River Region of 60,000. The city offers educational facilities and the Northern Lights College provides adult education. For more information about this community where the northern lights shine, visit Dawson Creek.

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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