Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. The position includes direct patient care, a comprehensive education program, and a commitment to service. Candidates will benefit from financial support for education and placement, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• ACLS, CTAS certification required or to be acquired within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Emergency and High Acuity Care patients.
• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.

Skills

Nursing judgments

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Completion of a post-graduate Critical Care or Emergency Department Course

Current Level C CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

Currently accepting applications for the January 2026 program intake.

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.

Role and Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to Emergency and High Acuity Care patients according to established standards and policies, and in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health. Responsibilities include identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to assist patients in meeting physical, social, and psychological needs in the Emergency and High Acuity Care environment.

Education and Training Program (REDEP / HAU)

The Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) utilizes a standardized online curriculum offered by Elsevier, Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO). REDEP combines ENO online study 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 REDEP, learners transition into the Northern Health Critical Care Program - High Acuity Unit (NHCCP-HAU) with Essentials in Critical Care Orientation (ECCO). ECCO combines online curriculum with clinical practicum to prepare nurses to work in a High Acuity Unit at a novice level.

Training Positions and Requirements

• 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 (e.g., medical/surgical) preferred
• Must have completed Heart and Stroke BLS in the last 6 months
• Preference for participants who have completed an 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 none are qualified, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants with training provided

Actual start date and hours of work vary as education is ongoing throughout 2025 / 2026. Contact [e-mail] for info.

Shift Details

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 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, 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. Learn more at the Northern Health careers page.

Dawson Creek offers wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies, known as the Mile Zero City—the start of the Alaska Highway. The city has a population of about 12,500 and serves a broader regional population. The Northern Lights College provides adult education and other community resources.

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 may opt to pay 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
• Genial outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan forgiveness programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Important Note:

As part of your application, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if applicable to a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications
• Program certificates or diplomas
• Transcripts from high school / college / university
• Cover letter and resume is recommended

Are you an international applicant? Please follow the steps on the Northern Health careers page before applying.

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.
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and organize patient care.
• Operate and maintain related equipment.
• Provide clinical supervision and support nursing education.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometres and serves in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation communities, providing hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. We employ more than 7,000 staff and offer a wide variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and more.