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Registered Nurse, Rural

  • Northern Health
  • Apr 23, 2026
Full time

Job Description

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 us in our rural communities. 

About the role:

The RN works in various clinical settings, handling assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client care. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, the RN provides client-centered care, helping clients and families adapt to changing health needs. The RN's practice is grounded in nursing science and related fields.

Rural community hospitals offer diverse services, often requiring RNs to be skilled in multiple clinical areas. This job description highlights scenarios where nurses need advanced training and experience across various settings.

Discover the Benefits of Working with Northern Health!

  • $30,000 Sign-On Bonus (taxable benefit). The deadline has been extended until September 30, 2026. Eligibility applies to regular full-time employees, with the bonus pro-rated for part-time employees.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy extended health and dental coverage, plus a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees can opt-in for benefits too!
  • Generous Vacation: Start with four weeks of vacation after just one year of continuous service.
  • Moving Support: Eligible positions offer financial assistance for moving expenses.
  • Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring talented individuals to join our team.
  • Professional Growth: Take advantage of employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Lifestyle Perks: Experience spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs: Benefit from loan forgiveness programs offered by the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:
  • Emergency: Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within three (3) years.
  • Perinatal: Advanced preparation in a Perinatal clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 2 years. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within three (3) years.

Join Northern Health and enjoy a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits and a balanced lifestyle! Check out our current opportunities.

Job Category

Nurse, Registered Nurse

City

Northern BC
About Northern Health

At Northern Health, we build for the future. Acquiring and retaining high-quality talent is a high priority for our organization’s success. Our vision of building a strong primary health care system will create a dynamic work environment that challenges all of your skills. Meaningful and rewarding careers, and an outstanding quality of life await you within the diverse communities of this spectacular region.

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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