SPECIALTY EDUCATION, REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OPERATING ROOM

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room at Fort St. John Hospital. This position includes delivering compassionate patient care and participating in the Northern Health Regional Operating Room Education program. Candidates will need to provide evidence of qualifications and be committed to an 18-month service return after completing the program. The role offers flexibility, with a commitment to ongoing education throughout 2025/2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid registration number.
• Completion of the Northern Health Regional Operating Room Education curriculum is required.
• Willingness to commit to an 18-month return of service post-education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to peri-operative patients.
• Assess physical and psychological needs of patients.
• Participate in the nursing education program and complete all required training.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Job description

Overview

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 Operating Room department at Fort St. John Hospital.

Responsibilities & Education

Under the direction of the Operating Room Head Nurse, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to the peri‑operative patient according to established standards and policies and provides work direction to nursing and non‑nursing staff as required. The OR/P.A.R. nurse assesses the physical and psychological needs; plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the nursing care for the patient during the peri‑operative process, and the immediate post‑operative period. Nursing responsibilities include scheduled on‑call responsibilities.

The Northern Health Regional Operating Room Education (RORE) uses a standardized, evidence‑informed online curriculum offered by the Association of Registered Nurses (AORN), called Periop 101. This curriculum is offered throughout British Columbia, contributing to a standardized provincial peri‑operative education program, along with provincial continuity of care and portability of practice. RORE combines AORN’s Periop 101 online curriculum with a skills lab and clinical preceptorship to help prepare nurses to provide safe and competent peri‑operative nursing care in both the scrub and circulating roles, at a novice level.

Program Details

• There are 6 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 schedule 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

About Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 acute care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state‑of‑the‑art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single maternity rooms for labour, delivery, and post‑partum. Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

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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