DIRECTOR OF CARE, DAWSON CREEK at Northern Health

Position Summary

Looking for an experienced nursing leader for the Dawson Creek & District Hospital. If you are passionate about providing effective and efficient delivery of hospital services, please look into this position.

Participates in and provides leadership within the Northeast Health Service Delivery Area (NEHSDA) for the development, implementation and evaluation of regional and NEHSDA Acute Health Care. This includes resource and program planning, service and human resource integration and monitoring and evaluation of these activity outcomes. Works cooperatively with medical staff, the senior management team and other key stakeholders to meet NHA and NEHSDA goals, benchmarks and Excellence in Rural Health. Represents North East Acute Care Services to the community, other health care agencies, government departments and professional organizations as opportunities occur.

Starting salary will be approximately from $116,591 to $145,739 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include:

• Emergency
• ICU
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

Visiting specialists including:

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

**Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

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

• Master’s degree in health administration or a related discipline along with a degree in nursing and at least five (5) years experience in a leadership position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic plans or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility for registration with RNABC required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local and regional health issues.
• Knowledge of the change process.
• Knowledge of how to maintain focus in chaos.
• Knowledge and skills with computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to manage financial, material and human resources.

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.

Comments

Competition #:

05720510

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

DAWSON CREEK & DIST HOSPI

Location:

Dawson Creek, BC

Department:

DCH NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Reports To:

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, SOUTH PEACE

Close Date:

NOVEMBER 27, 2025

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