Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Canada

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 Maternity department at Fort St. John Hospital.

Under the direction of the Maternity Unit Head Nurse, provides appropriate nursing care to patients as assigned.

• There are 4 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.

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00.

• 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 its 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.

• 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.

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.

• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.