REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PERINATAL

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Outdoor recreation opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse specialized in perinatal care for Dawson Creek and District Hospital. The RN will deliver compassionate patient care, assess and plan care, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to support obstetrical patients throughout intra, postpartum and high‑risk antepartum periods.

Under supervision, the nurse will apply clinical expertise in maternal/fetal care, communicate effectively with families and staff, and participate in continuous

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN registration with BCCNM in British Columbia.
• Completion of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care to obstetrical patients during intra, postpartum and high‑risk antepartum periods.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to support patient‑ and family‑centered care.

Kenntnisse

Clinical proficiency

Acuity assessment

Maternal/fetal care

Communication

Empathy & patient advocacy

Data synthesis

Patient/family education

Time management

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Ausbildung

Nursing degree

BCCNM RN registration

Perinatal nursing specialty

Tools

CPR certificate

NRP certificate

Fetal Health Surveillance

Jobbeschreibung

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 for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, 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

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized Perinatal Nursing specialty program.
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance Course Certificate

Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and apply maternal/fetal/newborn theory and expertise to provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person‑centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well‑being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence/evidence‑informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

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!

• 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.