SPECIALTY EDUCATION, REGISTERED NURSE (RN), MATERNITY

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

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Maternity department at Fort St. John Hospital. This role involves a substantial training opportunity requiring commitment, after which successful candidates can expect specialty position consideration. Applicants will benefit from comprehensive support for educational expenses and a supportive work environment in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including health/dental and pension

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Employee referral program

Four weeks vacation with continuous service

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the education program before working in the department.
• Eighteen-month return of service in nursing is required.
• Fit for a commitment of 4-6 months for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate nursing care to patients in Maternity department.
• Engage in both online and in-person learning commitments.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Flexibility

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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 Maternity department at Fort St. John Hospital.

Under the direction of the Maternity Unit Head Nurse, provides appropriate nursing care to patients as assigned.

Northern Health Regional Perinatal Training Program Details

There are 4 training positions available for 2025/2026.

• Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required.
• 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 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

About

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 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 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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