SPECIALTY EDUCATION, REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OBSTETRICS

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dawson Creek, BC, is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for a training opportunity focused on maternity care. This position involves identifying and implementing nursing care for patients, ensuring their physical, social, and psychological needs are met. Successful applicants will commit to a training program, with the potential for a long-term position within the organization. Excellent benefits, a supportive community, and opportunities for growth are offered. Strong dedication to nursing and flexibility for training is key.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Leadership development opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Dedication to delivering high-quality nursing care.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate training and practicums.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Support patients' physical, social, and psychological needs.
• Participate in an education program with a commitment to service.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse 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 Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, this Maternity focused position identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care required to assist patients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs. The Registered Nurse is guided by BCCNM standards of Nursing Practice.

Northern Health Regional Perinatal Training Program Details

• There are 2 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

Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Is a Full Service Community Hospital That Provides Service To 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 Including

• 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. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek

Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

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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