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 for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Fort St. John Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Care the Critical Care Leader is responsible for the quality of care provided and oversees the work of the Emergency and Intensive Care Units/Program staff. The Critical Care Leader provides leadership in the development of Critical Care clinical practice by teaching, consulting and demonstrating specialized nursing skills to deliver quality services to align with the NH Mission, Vision and Values. The Critical Care Leader coordinates and facilitates day to day activities of Critical Care Programs to ensure effective use of resources and communication among other health care providers and conflict resolution. As a role model and coach collaborates with Critical Care Educator to orientate staff and provides ongoing professional development to team members through education/learning plans and quality risk management activities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 07:00 to 15:00

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• 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 the 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. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
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.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas

• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

• Five (5) years’ recent experience in critical care including completion of critical care specialty courses plus a minimum of two years’ recent related teaching and management experience; or an equivalent combination of training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• A competent clinical understanding of the applicable nursing unit to ensure development and monitoring of effective policies, procedures and clinical skills.

• Current unit specific required certifications including ACLS, TNCC, CTAS, IV Therapy, 12 Lead EKG, ventilator management Code Blue Management and NRP.

• Organization, planning, leadership and human resource management skills to plan, direct, and manage nursing services on the nursing unit.

• Ability to plan and organize

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to maintain optimum working relationships with all hospital staff, outside agencies and the public.

• Budgeting and financial administration skills to ensure that services are provided within operating budget allocations.

• Ability to work with others effectively

• Ability to supervise and teach

• Ability to act as a role model in creating a collaborative harmonious atmosphere.

• Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.

• Ability to operate related equipment

• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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Competition #:

05705089

Employee Type:

RELIEF FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

BCNU

Facility:

FSJ HOSP/HEALTH CENTRE

Location:

Fort St. John, BC

Department:

FSH EMERGENCY

Reports To:

MANAGER

Hourly Wage:

$52.39 - $66.65

Close Date:

AUGUST 19, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT