Registered Nurse, Northern Emergency Response Team (NERT) & Virtual Support Nurse

  • Northern Health
  • Sep 16, 2026
Full time

Job Description

University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) | Prince George, BC

Are you a highly skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for emergency and critical care? Northern Health is seeking dedicated and compassionate RNs to join our Northern Emergency Response Team (NERT) and Virtual Support team at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

This unique and rewarding role combines hands-on emergency transport nursing with virtual clinical support, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient care across Northern BC.

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Lead, the NERT and Virtual Support Nurse provides specialized care in accordance with Northern Health standards, BCCNM professional practice standards, and a patient and family-centered care model.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing inter-facility patient transfers in collaboration with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) paramedics.
  • Providing real-time virtual consultation, clinical support, mentorship, and guidance to Rural Emergency Department nurses caring for complex patients.
  • Supporting patient care within UHNBC, including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and other clinical areas as needed.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care within their local setting.
  • Utilizing advanced communication and information technologies to support rural healthcare teams.
  • Applying the nursing process through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

This role offers the opportunity to practice across diverse clinical environments while supporting healthcare teams throughout Northern BC.

Schedule

Rotating Days and Nights

  • 07:00 to 19:00/19:00 to 07:00

Northern Health is proud to be part of British Columbia's implementation of minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs), a transformative initiative designed to improve nursing practice environments and enhance patient care.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
  • Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Successful completion of an accredited Critical Care training program and/or certificate.
  • A minimum of five years recent experience caring for critically ill or injured patients, including inter-facility patient transfers, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Advanced emergency care certifications including:
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or EPICC Trauma and Pediatrics
    • Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) Certification
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
    • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Current valid BC Driver's Licence.

Why Join Northern Health?

Northern Health offers a supportive and rewarding work environment focused on professional growth, wellness, and career development.

Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage.
  • Municipal Pension Plan.
  • Four weeks vacation after one year of continuous service.
  • Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
  • Employee referral incentives.
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Access to loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions.
  • Exceptional opportunities to enjoy Northern BC's outdoor lifestyle and short commute times.

About UHNBC & Prince George

The University Hospital of Northern British Columbia is the region's leading referral and teaching hospital, serving communities throughout Northern BC. Prince George offers an outstanding quality of life with affordable living, year-round outdoor recreation, vibrant community amenities, and access to world-class wilderness right at your doorstep.

About Northern Health

Northern Health serves more than 300,000 people across Northern British Columbia, delivering hospital and community-based care throughout nearly 600,000 square kilometres. With more than 12,000 staff and physicians, Northern Health is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care in partnership with local communities and Indigenous Nations.

Bring your advanced clinical expertise, critical care experience, and commitment to excellence in patient care to a role that makes a difference across Northern BC. Apply today and join Northern Health's Northern Emergency Response Team and Virtual Support program.

 

Job Category

Nurse, Registered Nurse

City

Prince George