Northern Health·Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in accordance with professional practice standards and code of ethics (BCCNM).
Provide resident and family-centered care in a variety of clinical settings.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure delivery of resident-centered care.
Assist residents and their families in responding to changing health care needs.
Complete initial and ongoing resident assessments.
Provide nursing care through appropriate technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
Integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve effectively.
Transmit information to instruct residents and others about essential health care and well-being topics.
Manage time and resources and implement activities that promote cooperation among relevant others.
Promote staff morale and cooperation; support assertiveness and risk-taking.
Implement Northern Health policies and other protocols.
Support ongoing professional development.
Provide direct resident care as needed to meet resident needs
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Join our team and discover how we can support your future goals and how you can be a part of a team that works together to provide exceptional care to our elderly. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a resident and family-centered care model. The RN or RPN practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN or RPN ensures the delivery of resident–centered care by assisting individual residents and their families respond to changing health care needs. The RN or RPN demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00 (Rotating) Qualfications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant. Skills and Abilities:
Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing resident assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Communication – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the residents, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice – Ability to promote resident-focused care that demonstrates care for and with residents and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, resident advocacy and social justice concerns.
Teaching – Ability to transmit information intended to instruct residents and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
Management – Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self.
Knowledge Integration – Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
Quality Care – Provide direct resident care as needed to meet the needs of the residents.
Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
Physical, psychological and emotional ability to perform the duties of the position. Where you will be working: Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Rotary Manor Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek More about Northern Health Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
Ability to complete initial and ongoing resident assessments and provide nursing care.
Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and computer).
Critical thinking and ability to integrate and evaluate data.
Ability to provide resident-focused, relationship-centered care sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences.
Ability to teach residents and others.
Ability to manage time and resources and collaborate across disciplines.
Leadership skills including promoting staff morale and implementing policies/protocols.
Ability to integrate research-based evidence into practice.
Ability to operate related equipment and computer applications.
Physical, psychological, and emotional ability to perform the duties
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.