REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OBSTETRICS

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their team at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care primarily for obstetrical patients while collaborating with a healthcare team. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including four weeks vacation and financial support for moving expenses. Dawson Creek is known for its scenic beauty and promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Employee referral program

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse license from the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Experience in obstetrical nursing is preferred.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct care to obstetrical patients.
• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care.
• Work collaboratively with a healthcare team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Collaboration with inter-professional team

Specialized nursing knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse license

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 the 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

The Registered Nurse - Perinatal, working collaboratively with the inter-professional team, plans and provides direct patient care to obstetrical patients during the intra, postpartum and high-risk antepartum periods and other assigned patients by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

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

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Dawson Creek And 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

Service Includes

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

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. 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. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

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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