EMPLOYED STUDENT NURSE (WORKSITE LOCATION IS FLEXIBLE)

Position Summary

Are you an RN or RPN student currently in your 2nd or 3rd (or equivalent) year of study in a BCCNM recognized nursing education program? Then we have a student nursing position for you!

As an ESN, you will provide 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, the ESN 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.

Summer and year-round positions will run between April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028 / Temporary Casual. Positions are available across many Northern Health communities. Explore our communities here. Note – for ESNs relocating to a new community to explore exciting employment opportunities during an academic break, there will be an opportunity to re-submit location preferences once again closer to Fall 2027. Depending on position availability, you may be able to experience a new community in the Fall / Winter portion of your employment.

Applications will be accepted between November 1, 2026 – November 20, 2026, for the 2025-2026 period.

Items to be submitted with your online application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Pre-Screen form
4. Reference form

Applications must be submitted no later than November 20, 2026.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside B.C.'s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative 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)
• *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.
• Must have the ability to attain and maintain active 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 over 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 locations providing specialized services.