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

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dawson Creek is seeking a Registered Nurse passionate about delivering compassionate patient care. The role involves coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring quality standards. Candidates must be graduates from an approved Nursing School and hold a current registration with BCCNM, alongside significant acute care experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental plans

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current registration with BCCNM required.
• Five years recent acute care experience, one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and ensure efficient operations.
• Facilitate admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Support patient care and coordinate with program leaders.

Skills

Clinical competence

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving skills

Ability to promote safe patient environment

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing

Current registration with BCCNM

Five years recent acute care experience with one year supervisory experience

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

The Patient Care Coordinator 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 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)

Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital providing services 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 include:

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Construction of a new hospital

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, expected to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% larger than the current hospital, featuring 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded services to meet community needs. Join us and be part of this exciting transition! More info at Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek

Surrounded by the Northern Rockies and wide blue skies, Dawson Creek is known as the Mile Zero City, marking the start of the Alaska Highway. With a population of approximately 12,500, it serves a larger regional population and offers various educational and recreational opportunities. Discover more about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health offers you

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans
• Four weeks vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Application documentation requirements

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting education/qualification documents (certificates, transcripts)
• Cover letter and resume recommended

International applicants

Follow steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
• Current registration with BCCNM
• Five years recent acute care experience with one year supervisory experience
• Equivalent education, training, and supervisory experience (asset)
• NRP or willingness to complete within one year
• ACLS/TNCC or willingness to complete in one year
• PALS (asset)

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical competence and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to promote a safe patient environment
• Effective team relationships
• Good public relations with families
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to perform duties

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people with hospital and community health services across numerous communities and First Nations. We employ over 7,000 staff, providing a wide range of health career opportunities.