Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Emergency

Northern Health; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their Emergency department team. This position focuses on delivering compassionate patient care and requires knowledge of Emergency Nursing standards. Newly hired nurses will participate in the Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program to enhance their skills. Training positions are available for the January 2026 program intake.

Benefits

Placement support

Funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses

Qualifications

• Motivated Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care.
• Knowledge of Emergency Nursing protocols and ethics.
• Ability to handle a range of patient issues from non-urgent to life-threatening.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in the Emergency department.
• Apply Emergency Nursing knowledge to patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education and training commitments.

Job description

Overview

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 St. John Hospital. The Staff Nurse provides professional nursing services in a manner consistent with Northern Health standards, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), the National Emergency Nursing Association (NENA) Standards, and the CNA Code of Ethics for Nursing. Reporting to the Emergency Manager and as a member of a health care team, the Staff Nurse applies Emergency Nursing knowledge to care for a range of issues from non-urgent to life-threatening for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

Northern Health Regional Emergency Training Program Details: The Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) uses a standardized, evidence-informed online curriculum offered by Elsevier called Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO). REDEP combines ENO online learning 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 2 training positions available for 2025/2026.

Key points include placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, prerequisites possibly required, a 4-6 month education commitment (online and in-person), additional study time outside scheduled hours, and mandatory certifications and prerequisites listed below.

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

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