Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Obstetrics

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse for a specialized maternity training program. This position involves nursing care delivery at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. Qualified candidates will engage in a substantial commitment to complete training that includes both online and on-site learning. This role also offers competitive benefits and potential for career advancement post-training.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration as a practicing RN.
• Two years of recent acute care experience in labor and delivery.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Assist patients with physical, social, and psychological needs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered nurse license

Current CPR certification

Advanced Obstetrical Certificate

Midwifery Certificate

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 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 and 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

• 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 ,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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Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.


• Current Level C CPR certification required.


• Labour and Delivery / Recovery / Post Partum: Two (2) years recent related experience with a significant labour and delivery component, working in an acute care setting and / or recent completion of an Advanced Obstetrical Certificate and / or recent Midwifery Certificate. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.


• Make and apply nursing judgment using analytical skills.


• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Interact with others effectively.


• Maintain the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


• Maintain own physical, mental and emotional well being.


• Using Critical Thinking skills, prioritize and organize patient care.


• Operate related equipment.


• Teach and provide clinical supervision.

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.