REGISTERED NURSE (RN), PERINATAL

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Dawson Creek is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care. The role involves working collaboratively with an inter-professional team to provide care to obstetrical patients. Ideal candidates should possess a Registered Nurse certification and demonstrated skills in patient assessment and care planning. Comprehensive benefits including vacation and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Training and leadership development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nursing and dedication to patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to obstetrical patients.
• Plan, assess, and evaluate nursing care.
• Work closely with an inter-professional team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Collaborative teamwork

Knowledge of nursing standards

Assessment and evaluation skills

Education

Registered Nurse certification

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 to 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), 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, as well as other assigned patients. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care. The nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge, basing practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:00 (rotating)

Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a full-service community hospital serving 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 is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, expected to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded services to meet the community's growing needs. Join us and be part of this exciting transition! For more information, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek is known for its wide blue skies and the Northern Rockies' rolling foothills. It is the start of the Alaska Highway, connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the U.S. It has a population of approximately 12,500, serving a larger regional population of 60,000. The community offers educational institutions like Northern Lights College and various outdoor activities, with the Northern Lights often visible.

What Northern Health has to offer you:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral programs.
• Training and leadership development opportunities.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through the Federal and BC Governments for eligible professions.

Important Note: Please upload the following documentation as part of your application:

• Registration number (if applicable).
• Supporting documents regarding education and qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

International Applicants: Please review the application steps on our Northern Health Careers page before applying.