Registered Nurse | Intensive Care Unit

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Vernon, BC is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join their ICU team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care, enhance patient quality of life, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include working independently and with interdisciplinary teams. Join a team recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in ICU.
• Ability to enhance patient and family quality of life.
• Must demonstrate evidence-based nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to ICU patients independently and as a team member.
• Consult and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Participate in hospital committees and research projects.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility

Motivated

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Job description

This position may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, 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

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

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

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

About The Job

The Registered Nurse:

• 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

There are multiple Relief Full Time opportunities with various end dates.

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

Our Patient Services Tower has been completed and we have moved into our new Critical Care unit. The floor plan is 4 times the size of the vacated space with room to expand to 16 beds. The new space offers a large, bright working area with wide halls, and lots of storage areas with windows surrounding the whole unit. The new unit was designed to focus on the family unit as a whole being and the new ICU has three family areas; a waiting room, a quiet room and a family overnight room, the natural light and the private rooms make for a positive experience for patients and family members.

Vernon, BC, is a picturesque city in the Okanagan Valley, known for its stunning lakes, outdoor recreation, and vibrant community. Surrounded by Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes, it offers excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and winter sports. Vernon hosts various cultural events and festivals, and its historic downtown features charming shops and eateries. With a diverse economy and essential services, Vernon is a welcoming and dynamic place to live and visit.

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!