Nurse-Jobs in Kanada

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

Under the general direction of the OR/PACU Unit Manager, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to peri-operative patients 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 physical and psychological needs, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care during the peri-operative process and immediate post-operative period. Call is required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 07:15 to 15:15

Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital serving 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% larger than the current hospital, featuring 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded services. Join us and be part of this exciting transition! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek

Surrounded by the Northern Rockies, Dawson Creek is known as the Mile Zero City, marking the start of the Alaska Highway. It has a population of approximately 12,500 and serves a larger regional population. The city offers various educational facilities and outdoor activities, making it a vibrant community to live and work in.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload the following:

• Registration number (if applicable).
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume are recommended.

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

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Current Level C CPR certification.
• Post-graduate certificate in perioperative nursing or minimum one-year recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Make and apply nursing judgments using analytical skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Interact effectively with others.
• Maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Prioritize and organize patient care using critical thinking.
• Operate related equipment.
• Teach and supervise clinically.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services in over 25 communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We employ over 7,000 staff, delivering exceptional healthcare in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. Opportunities are available across hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized services.