Registered Nurse | Public Health

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Public Health Registered Nurse to join our team in Kamloops, B.C. This full-time relief opportunity emphasizes health promotion and community wellness through diverse interventions. Enjoy a range of employee benefits while working in a picturesque location known for its outdoor activities.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in public health nursing.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion model.
• Translate knowledge to support health behaviors through interventions, programs, and advocacy.
• Offers services to individuals, families, and communities.

Skills

Communication

Health promotion

Community development

Education

Registered Nurse

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 Public Health Registered Nurse to join our team in beautiful Kamloops, B.C. If you are a Registered Nurse who takes pride in having a strong work ethic, excellent communication and have experience related to public health nursing, then we would love to hear from you!

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
  
  

About The Job

The Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team:

• Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion model
• Translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours to diverse individuals, families, and population groups through universal and targeted interventions, programs and advocacy
• Offers services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations to individuals, families and communities
  
  

Inherent in the role are knowledge, skills and abilities specific to health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, social determinants of health and illness, and disease and injury prevention

This is a relief full-time opportunity until June 3, 2025, or the return of the incumbent.

Days of work may be Monday’s to Friday’s during the hours of 08:30- 16:30.

About this location/unit:

Kamloops is one of BC’s sunniest cities and home to 90,000 residents. The city offers a large selection of restaurants and stores, arts scene and a full range of businesses. Close proximity to Sun Peaks resort and the surrounding landscape of rivers, mountains and lakes provides opportunities to enjoy year-round outdoor activities.

• Please note that travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements. You are required to hold a valid BC Driver’s License and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and /or be assigned a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment.
  
  

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 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!