STAFF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Confidential; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health/dental

Municipal pension plan

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development funds

Moving expenses support

Four weeks of vacation

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department at Dawson Creek and District Hospital. You will provide emergency care for all ages in a fast-paced, team-based setting, working with physicians and ED nurses and supported by telemedicine tools and flexible scheduling.

Advanced certifications required: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED. The role offers diverse clinical experiences in a thriving northern community hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage CTAS 1–5 patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and ED nurses to deliver care.
• Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation.
• Engage with virtual services to support care delivery.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to emergency medicine.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team leadership

Evidence-based practice

Population health

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master’s NP degree

Eligible for BC NPs registration

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team at Dawson Creek and District Hospital. This dynamic role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ag...

Position Summary

The Opportunity

Northern Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Emergency Department team at Dawson Creek and District Hospital. This dynamic role involves providing emergency care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced, team-based care environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with physicians and emergency nurses, supported by telemedicine tools and flexible scheduling. Advanced certifications required: ACLS, PALS, ATLS, and CASTED.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage CTAS 1 – 5 patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and emergency department nurses to deliver high-quality emergency care.
• Utilize PowerChart or paper-based documentation systems.
• Engage with virtual services to support emergency care delivery.
• Contribute to a team-based approach to emergency medicine.

About the community

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.

About the Hospital

Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides services 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.

Salary Range

• New Graduate NP - $145,739
• 1 Year Experience - $153,026
• 2 Years Experience - $160,313

Incentives & Support

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing clinical support.
• Professional development funds available based on a learning plan after 6 months of work.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Four weeks of vacation with one year of continuous service

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Completion of BCCNM approved Master’s degree level nurse practitioner program.
• Eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients/clients/residents and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self-care and prognosis.
• Ability to collaborate, consult with and formally refer patients/clients/residents to physicians and other health professionals when appropriate.
• Ability to critically assess and evaluate health research literature to determine best practices; ability to introduce education and evidence-based research.
• Ability to assess and recognize population health trends; ability to plan and implement strategies for population-based prevention and health promotion.
• Ability to implement and evaluate planned change.
• Ability to supervise others and evaluate the care they deliver.
• Ability to lead a team and work within a team.
• Ability to self-direct, interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations.
• Ability to transfer knowledge, teach, coach and mentor others.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues that may arise in patient/resident/client care.
• Ability to self-assess performance and assume responsibility and accountability for own professional development, educational or consultative assistance when appropriate.