EMPLOYED STUDENT NURSE

Position Summary

Are you a current student nurse with completion of year 2 of the B.C. Collaborative Nursing Program or equivalent* and continued enrollment in a recognized nursing education program? Then we have a student nursing position for you.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, The Employed Student Nurse (ESN) provides nursing care in a supernumerary capacity to patients/residents/clients commensurate with the level of education and competency attained in a BCCNM approved Nursing program. Working under the direction of an operational manager and regulatory supervisor, operates in accordance with Northern Health values, competency guidelines, policies and British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards for Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, and student registration guidelines.
ESNs can gain experience in a wide variety of health care settings across Northern Health.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital:
• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:
• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.
UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this 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

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Active registration and good standing in a BCCNM approved Nursing Program.
• Have successfully completed your Adult Medical-Surgical rotation (RN program) or Acute Psychiatric rotation (RPN Program)
o *Note, depending on the operational department of hire, a specific year of study may be required (i.e., 2nd year, 3rd year equivalent).
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Active and current student registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Additional education, learning modules, and experience in health care are an asset.
• Must meet ESN position screening requirements.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize and communicate abilities and limitations in practice.
• Ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients/residents/clients, and families.
• Physical ability to perform the 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.