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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 direction of the Unit Manager, the ER/HAU RN provides direct nursing care to Emergency and High Acuity care patients according to established standards and policies. The RN identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to meet patients' physical, social, and psychological needs in the Emergency and High Acuity Care environment. Nursing practice is guided by the vision and values of Northern Health, BCCN&M Standards of Nursing Practice, and the Code of Ethics. The RN will follow Northeast Health Services Delivery Area and Dawson Creek and District Hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work: Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating

Dawson Creek & District Hospital

Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital providing services to Dawson Creek and surrounding areas. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for Northeast 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.

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 of 60,000. The community offers educational facilities, outdoor activities, and a welcoming environment where the Northern Lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans.
• Four weeks of 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 Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applicants must upload:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting education/qualification documents such as certificates, transcripts, etc.
• Optional: Cover letter and resume.

International Applicants: Please review 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. ACLS, CTAS required or to be acquired within 12 months of hire.
• Completion or willingness to enroll in a post-graduate Critical Care or Emergency Department Course.
• Willingness to attain in-house certification courses as required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong nursing judgment, analytical skills, and critical thinking.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Respectful interaction with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Maintain personal well-being.
• Prioritize and organize patient care using critical thinking.
• Operate and maintain related equipment.
• Provide clinical supervision and support nursing education.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities. With more than 7,000 staff, we provide hospital and community health services, including hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized clinics in Northern BC.