Registered Nurse; rn), Clinical Nurse Educator, Maternity

Position Summary

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

• Identify, plan, compile and deliver training sessions for staff to assist them in meeting their key competencies in compliance with scope.

• Compile, implement and evaluate general and unit‑specific orientation and education programs for staff.

• Facilitate the development and ongoing maintenance of the department's preceptorship/mentorship programs.

• Participate in the ongoing review and revision of patient care standards, policies and procedures and coordinate in‑service programs aimed at meeting the continuing educational needs of staff.

Wednesday – Thursday with alternate Fridays, Days, 08:00 to 16:00.

Dawson Creek & 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 and serves as the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC.

The hospital provides the following services:

• Emergency
• ICU
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing plus three years’ recent related experience and two years’ formal experience in adult teaching/learning and curriculum development; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Three to five years’ experience in area of clinical focus.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Current practising registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, risk‑taking, creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of policies, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation, supervises responsibilities of others, collaborates across disciplines.
• Knowledge Integration – Uses factual information, prior learning and basic principles to support decisions and actions with evidence‑based practice.
• Human Caring and Relationship‑Centred Practice – Demonstrates client‑focused care sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences.
• Communication – Effective verbal, written and computer communication with clients, families, the public, medical staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Critical Thinking – Integrates and evaluates pertinent data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
• Teaching – Transmits information to instruct clients and others on health‑related topics.
• Assessment and Intervention – Completes initial and ongoing client assessments and provides nursing care through appropriate interventions.
• Technical – Operates related equipment and utilises computer technology.
• Physical – Performs the duties of the position.

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses (eligible positions).
• Employee referral program.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Loan forgiveness programs through federal and BC Government for eligible professions.