Registered Nurse & Intensive Care Unit

Interior Health Authority; Trail; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC. The role requires providing quality nursing care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining clinical competencies. This is a full-time relief position with rotating shifts and offers extensive benefits, including paid training and generous vacation. Join our dynamic team and experience the supportive environment that Trail offers, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Must possess a Registered Nurse certification.
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) preferred.
• Demonstrates flexibility and motivation in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to ICU patients independently and as part of a team.
• Enhance quality of life for patients and families.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC.

If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

• Provides nursing care to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practice
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence
• Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned

This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until December 25, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:15, 19:00 to 07:15 hours.

About this Location

Within the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Critical Care Department we have a dynamic work environment that provides a variety of patient care experiences that will challenge you in your nursing practice. Our ICU consists of 6 beds and our nurses work 12-hour shifts. If you would like to work in an environment that is supportive and therapeutic for both staff and patients then apply now to join our team!

We provide an opportunity for you to expand your critical care nursing practice as we are leading the way in ground critical care transport at Interior Health to bring the critical care nurses to rural communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. This new service supports patient care at rural and remote health sites and will ensure acutely ill patients, who need a higher level of care, are transported to the appropriate site with highly-trained clinicians looking after them.

Set along the Columbia River in the West Kootenays, Trail is a vibrant town offering easy access to both outdoor recreation and rich local culture. In the warmer months, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and other snow activities.

With its lively downtown, strong sense of community, and a variety of local businesses and cultural events, Trail offers a well-rounded lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys small-town charm, Trail is the perfect place to call home.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Apply Today!