Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Neonatal Intensive Care

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

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This position offers a training opportunity requiring commitment and completion of an educational program, with support from Northern Health for tuition and clinical placement. This role also allows for career advancement and specialty training in a caring environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Postgraduate courses or equivalent experience within the last five years are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Deliver compassionate patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Emergency recognition and intervention skills

Ability to promote safe, competent patient care

Effective teamwork and public relations

Physical ability to perform duties

Operation of related equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN

Postgraduate courses within the last five years or equivalent training/experience

Job description

Position Summary

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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Ksyen Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Manager, the staff nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and nursing practice activities within the framework of quality management. 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 Neonatal Education and Specialty Training (NHNEST):

• There are 8 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 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, Northern Health requires an 18-month return of service in a relevant nursing position
• Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If none are qualified, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants with training provided

Start Date & Hours: Varies throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for info.

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

Ksyen Regional Hospital

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. It features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. It is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace Community

Terrace offers northern living with snow-capped mountains, glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams. The community has a population of approximately 12,700, with schools and post-secondary institutions like Northwest Community College and UNBC campus. There is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans. Casuals may pay for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Application Documentation:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts
• Cover letter and resume are recommended

International Applicants: Please follow steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications:

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN
• Postgraduate courses within the last five years or equivalent training/experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to promote safe, competent patient care
• Effective teamwork and public relations
• Emergency recognition and intervention skills
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Operation of related equipment

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people with hospital and community-based healthcare across many communities, including 55 First Nations communities. We employ over 7,000 staff and offer various career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care, public health, and more.