Highlight: Staff amenities

Staff wellbeing was a key priority while designing the new hospital. Every effort was made to create inviting, comfortable, and restorative spaces that support the health care professionals who serve our community each day.

Comfortable and consistent staff lounges

Throughout the building, staff amenities are thoughtfully planned, consistent, and easily accessible — offering places to rest, recharge, and connect with colleagues.

Every staff lounge at DCDH is designed with the same baseline amenities, creating a sense of familiarity no matter where you work in the hospital. Each lounge includes:

• A microwave, fridge, and dishwasher
• Comfortable lounge seating and stacking chairs
• Dining tables and coffee tables

This consistency ensures that all staff have access to functional, comfortable spaces to take a break, eat a meal, or simply pause and reset.

Emergency Department Staff Lounge

Furniture procurement is underway and these pieces may not represent the final items purchased. Colours and accessories are being finalized.

Thoughtfully designed locker and change rooms

Wherever possible, staff lounges are located with large exterior-facing windows, bringing in natural light and views to the outdoors. These design choices support wellness, reduce stress, and help staff feel connected to the world outside the hospital walls

Staff locker areas across the hospital are designed for convenience, comfort, and efficiency. Locker rooms include:

• “Z‑style” day-use lockers
• Seating benches
• Coat and boot racks
• Linen hampers

These shared, day-use spaces are easy to access and support the realities of shift work, while keeping personal belongings secure and organized.

Amenities close to where you work

Dedicated staff lounges and lockers are located close to departments wherever possible, allowing staff to transition easily between work and break spaces. Locating staff amenities near departments was a deliberate choice — reducing walking distances, saving time, and making it easier for staff to truly benefit from their breaks.

A private outdoor garden for staff

One of the most unique staff amenities is the private outdoor staff garden, located near staff parking and the staff entrance.

Designed as a secure, staff‑only space, the garden offers:

• Outdoor seating, picnic tables, and benches
• Bike racks
• A mostly covered area for year‑round use
• A small open section to the south to allow sunlight and fresh air

This outdoor space gives staff an opportunity to step outside, breathe, and decompress — whether it’s during a break, before heading home, or at the start of a shift.

Supporting our staff

The staff amenities at the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital are intended to support our staff and ensure that they are valued and supported. By providing consistent, comfortable, and well‑located spaces, the hospital supports staff wellness, teamwork, and work‑life balance.