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 maternity-focused role in Dawson Creek. This position involves delivering care to patients and participating in a training program with financial support for tuition and travel. Applicants must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have relevant experience. This role supports both educational commitments and ongoing nursing responsibilities in a community hospital setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Current Level C CPR certification required.
• Two years related experience in an acute care setting, preferably with labour and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Provide support during the maternity experience.
• Assist in meeting the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration

Level C CPR certification

Advanced Obstetrical Certificate

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Start Date, Hours & Location

Actual start date & hours of work varies as education is ongoing 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 include 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. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility!

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 and serves approximately 20,000 in the local area, with the Peace River Region population around 60,000. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health Has to Offer

• 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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note & Application Requirements

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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Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current Level C CPR certification required.
• Labor 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.

About Northern Health

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.