Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Critical Care

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A northern health authority is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for Critical Care at Fort St. John Hospital. The role requires delivering compassionate patient care in the ICU. Candidates should possess necessary certifications and one year of recent ICU experience. Training is supported with funding for tuition and travel expenses, along with a commitment to serve in nursing upon program completion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

Variable vacation days

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• One year full-time recent experience in intensive care.
• Current C.P.R., I.V. Therapy and Blood Glucose Monitor Certificates mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in the ICU Unit.
• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Complete educational commitments before working.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Independent working

Competency with ICU equipment

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

C.P.R. certification

I.V. Therapy Certificate

Blood Glucose Monitor and Ventilator Certificate

Coronary Care Course Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? Do you want to extend your nursing knowledge? We have a training opportunity that may interest you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Critical Care department at Fort St. John Hospital. Under the direction of the Manager, Med/Surg; ICU; In-patients, is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients presenting in the ICU Unit.

Training Program Details

Developed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), ECCO is an accredited program which has been utilized within BC health authorities for over two decades. The program begins with the 14 hour AACN Essentials of ECG and Dysrhythmia Monitoring. ECCO follows with a 7-week theory portion using a blend of evidence-based online learning modules, in-class review, skills labs, simulation, and clinical practicum to introduce learners to critical care nursing. Week 8 includes Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR), which provide essential and valuable knowledge and skills to prepare learners to anticipate and provide safe patient care in the critical care setting. Week 9 focuses on the pediatric population to include Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), along with lab, simulation, and theory days to accommodate the unique geographic and patient transfer capabilities within NH.

• Northern Health In-House Critical Care Training Program Details:
• There are 3 training positions available for 2025/2026
• Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required
• Successful candidates may be required to complete pre-requisite courses through part-time distance education, on their own time, prior to assuming this position
• Learners should expect to make a 4 - 6 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning
• Additional study time, outside of scheduled hours, will be required to successfully complete the program
• Flexibility for practicums is necessary
• Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department
• Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program.
• Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided

ACTUAL START DATE & HOURS OF WORK for education varies as education is on-going throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for info

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum
• Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," reflecting the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. The town overlooks the Peace River and serves as the capital of the Peace River district with a population of over 21,400 and a service area of about 70,000. The community offers a cultural centre, library, theatre and art space, several schools, and Northern Lights College. Learn more about Fort St. John for more information on this energetic community.

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.
• Three/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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Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current C.P.R., I.V. Therapy and Blood Glucose Monitor and Ventilator Certificates mandatory.
• In-house Coronary Care Course Certificate or equivalent.
• One (1) year full-time recent experience in intensive care.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special procedures and techniques such as I.V. infusions of medications.
• Demonstrated competency in using equipment and supplies in I.C.U. such as Cardiac Monitors, Blood Pressure and Oxygen Saturation Monitors and Electrocardiograph machines

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.