Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. This full-time position involves providing high-quality nursing care to emergency patients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for emergency nursing, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to maintaining clinical competence. Interior Health promotes a culturally diverse workplace with benefits like employer-paid health benefits and generous vacation entitlements.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency nursing is essential.
• Strong ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Motivation and reliability are key attributes for success.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency Nursing

Team Collaboration

Clinical Competence

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Practice

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops BC. If Emergency 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 emergency 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 (1.00) opportunity until December 31, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of Work

Shifts are scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.

About this location/unit

IH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care. The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We’ve also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.
Additionally, we've developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.

Teck Emergency Department

Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital.

Come join our team and see why we’re 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!