Registered Nurse (rn), Patient Care Coordinator, Patient Support Unit

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after one year of service

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Access to outdoor activities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Coordinator to share clinical nursing experience, coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers, and lead patient-care operations. The role supports patient flow by allocating beds, ensures staffing levels, and assists leadership in maintaining care standards.

Eligible candidates hold RN licensure and supervisory experience in acute care. Join a dynamic team in Dawson Creek, BC, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in a thriving regional

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current registration with BCCNM.
• Five years of recent acute care experience with one-year supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
• NRP or willingness to complete within one year.
• ACLS/TNCC or willingness to complete in one year.
• PALS would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, discharge and patient transfer processes.
• Facilitate patient flow through efficient bed allocation and utilization.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and support quality patient care.
• Assist Program Leaders in maintaining standards of patient care.
• Coordinate operations in the absence of managers and senior staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient flow coordination

Staff scheduling

Acute care experience

Supervisory experience

NRP willingness

ACLS/TNCC willingness

PALS asset

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Current registration with BCCNM

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in sharing your clinical nursing experience with others on your team? If you are looking for an opportunity that will make use of your varied skills and experiences or if you are seeking a challenge that will draw upon your leadership skills and initiative, then please read on.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position facilitates the admission, discharge and patient transfer processes and is responsible for coordinating patient/resident care when necessary. The role facilitates patient flow through the efficient allocation and utilization of beds, ensures adequate staffing levels and supports patients receiving quality care. The Patient Care Coordinator assists the Program Leaders in establishing and maintaining standards of patient care and is responsible for coordinating the operations in the absence of managers, department heads and senior administrative personnel.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00 (rotating)

Qualfications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current registration with BCCNM
• Five years of recent acute care experience with one-year supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
• NRP or willingness to complete within one year.
• ACLS/TNCC or willingness to complete in one year.
• PALS would be an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current registration with BCCNM
• Five years of recent acute care experience with one-year supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a supervisory role is an asset.
• NRP or willingness to complete within one year.
• ACLS/TNCC or willingness to complete in one year.
• PALS would be an asset.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital

** 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

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.