SPECIALTY EDUCATION, REGISTERED NURSE (RN), EMERGENCY

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Northern BC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Emergency department. This role involves providing compassionate patient care and requires current registration with the provincial nursing authority. Ideal candidates will have training in critical care and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team. The position offers various benefits and training opportunities, for those committed to ongoing professional development in nursing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Employer-paid training

Financial support for moving expenses

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse providing direct care in Emergency and High Acuity settings.
• Must have completed relevant training prior to working in the department.
• Experience in acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Emergency and High Acuity patients.
• Implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Maintain professional standards according to BCCNM guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

Current Level C CPR certification

Post-graduate Critical Care or Emergency Department Course

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

Currently accepting applications for the January 2026 program intake. 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 Emergency department at Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health and practicing in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to the Emergency and High Acuity care patients according to established standards / policies. Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to assist patients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs in the Emergency and High Acuity Care environment.

Education and Training Program

Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) / HAU: The Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) utilizes a standardized, evidence informed online curriculum offered by Elsevier, called Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO). REDEP combines ENO online curriculum with a skills / simulation lab and clinical practicum to prepare registered nurses to provide safe and competent emergency nursing care at a novice level. Upon completion of the REDEP education, learners will transition into the Northern Health Critical Care Program - High Acuity Unit (NHCCP-HAU). This education utilizes a standardized, evidence informed online curriculum offered by Elsevier, called Essentials in Critical Care Orientation (ECCO). NHCCP-HAU combines ECCO online curriculum with clinical practicum to prepare registered nurses to provide safe and competent care within a High Acuity Unit, at a novice level.

Training Positions

• There are 7 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
• Prior experience on an acute care ward (medical / surgical) preferred
• Must have completed Heart and Stroke BLS in the last 6 months
• Preference for participants who have completed an electrocardiogram (ECG) course prior to beginning REDEP
• 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 varies as education is ongoing throughout 2025 / 2026. Contact for info

Shift Rotation / Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

About Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service 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
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

Visiting specialists including :

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

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. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit .

Dawson Creek: Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

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.
• 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 and Documentation

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 Level C CPR certification. ACLS, CTAS required or acquired within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Completion of a post-graduate Critical Care or Emergency Department Course.

Skills and Abilities

• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Make and apply nursing judgments using analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interact with others effectively and respectfully.
• Maintain the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Maintain own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Using critical thinking skills, prioritize and organize patient care.
• Ability to operate and maintain related equipment.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and support nursing education.

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.