Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is offering a training opportunity for motivated Registered Nurses in Fort St. John. This role focuses on delivering patient care in the Emergency Department and requires applicants to commit to a training program to enhance their skills in emergency nursing. Successful candidates will be part of a supportive team, and completion of the program entails an eighteen-month return of service obligation. Flexible scheduling and ongoing education are key components of this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years of recent acute care experience including intensive care, obstetrics, and emergency.
• Ability to perform IV therapy and basic cardiac monitoring.
• Registration as a practicing RN registrant required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide nursing care across various areas including emergency and ICU.
• Participate in training using the provided structured curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical problem solving

Ability to teach

Physical ability to complete duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Certification in A.C.L.S., CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation

Job description

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 the Fort St. John Hospital.

Reporting to the Unit Manager Emergency/ Ambulatory Care, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities of patients presenting in the Emergency Department. Also provides nursing care, assistance and relief to all nursing areas including ICU, Maternity, Med/Surg and Ambulatory Care within the framework of quality management and in accordance with the Fort St. John Hospital & Health Centre mission statement. The role is defined by the needs of the Hospital, a select patient/family population, agency expectations and the goals for professional nursing practice.

Northern Health Regional Emergency Training Program Details

The Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) utilizes a standardized, evidence informed on-line curriculum offered by Elsevier, called Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO). REDEP combines Elsevier's 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.

• There are 6 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.
• Must have completed Heart and Stroke BLS in the last 6 months.
• Flexibility for practicums is necessary.
• Prior experience on an acute care ward (i.e. medical/surgical) preferred.
• Current BLS certification within a year is mandatory prior to the skills/simulation.
• 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 on‑going throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for info.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

It has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more 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

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

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:

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.
• Acquires and maintains skill certification in the following: A.C.L.S., CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation, IV therapy, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Ventilator and basic Cardiac Monitoring.
• Three (3) years' full‑time recent acute care experience involving intensive care, obstetrics and emergency or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to initiate and work independently.
• Ability to apply critical problem solving.
• Ability to react/respond under pressure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special procedures and techniques such as I.V. infusions of medications.

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.