Specialty Education, Registered Nurse (rn), Obstetrics

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a motivated Registered Nurse for a training opportunity in Obstetrics at Ksyen Regional Hospital. This position emphasizes delivering compassionate patient care and developing nursing knowledge through a structured training program. Successful candidates will commit to ongoing education and an 18-month return of service in nursing, making it ideal for passionate individuals ready to enhance their careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BCCNM registration.
• Experience in obstetrics required.
• NRP and BLS certifications mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and implement care.
• Provide antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care.
• Deliver compassionate patient care following standards.

Skills

Assessment and Intervention

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Human caring and relationship-centered practice

Teaching ability

Management skills

Leadership qualities

Knowledge integration

Provision of quality care

Equipment operation

Physical, psychological, and emotional capacity

Education

Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Post-graduate Obstetrical course or equivalent experience

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) or willingness to obtain

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent CPR

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Obstetrics department at Ksyen Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, this Maternity-focused position involves identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to meet patients' physical, social, and psychological needs. Patient care assignments may include antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care, neonatal care (Nursery), and Medical Surgical and/or Pediatric patients. Care is guided by current BCCNM standards of Nursing Practice and Perinatal Services BC Guidelines and Standards.

Northern Health Regional Perinatal Training Program Details:

1. There are 3 training positions available for 2025/2026.
2. Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required.
3. Learners should expect to commit 4-6 months for this education, which includes online and in-person learning.
4. Additional study time outside scheduled hours will be required to complete the program successfully.
5. Flexibility for practicums is necessary.
6. Applicants must complete the education program before working in the department.
7. Upon successful program completion, Northern Health requires an 18-month return of service in a relevant nursing position.
8. Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If none are qualified, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants with training provided.

Actual start date & hours of work vary as education is ongoing throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for details.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work: 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 center 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

The community of Terrace offers northern living at its best with mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams. The population is approximately 12,700, with schools and colleges including Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. There is always something new to experience in Terrace.

What Northern Health offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and a municipal pension plan.
• 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 governments for eligible professions.

Application documentation:

• Registration number (if applicable).
• Supporting documents like certificates, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.

International Applicants: Please review steps on the Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Post-graduate Obstetrical course or equivalent experience.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) or willingness to obtain.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent CPR.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Intervention
• Effective communication
• Critical thinking
• Human caring and relationship-centered practice
• Teaching ability
• Management skills
• Leadership qualities
• Knowledge integration
• Provision of quality care
• Equipment operation
• Physical, psychological, and emotional capacity

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people across many communities. We employ over 7,000 staff and offer diverse health care careers across hospitals, long-term care, and public health.