Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education oppor

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail 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.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide nursing care to emergency patients, consult with other health care providers, and maintain your clinical competence while pursuing

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Emergency – Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• CPR within 3 years
• Combined Critical Care/Emergency – Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty and 2 years related clinical experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Emergency nursing

Interdisciplinary care

Clinical competence

Continuous improvement

Education

Registered Nurse (BC)

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail 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.

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 Part Time (0.50) opportunity until December 7, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

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

About this location/unit:

Our emergency department at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital is a fast paced, dynamic work environment that promises to provide a variety of challenging patient care experiences with the latest technological advances. The department consists of a 2 bay trauma room, 6 stretchers, Fast Track area with 6 exam rooms (plus 3 chairs), 4 specialty/procedural rooms, a seclusion room and the department handles 15,000 patients a year.

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 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?

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:
  • Emergency – Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years
  • Combined Critical Care/Emergency – Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty and 2 years related clinical experience aligned with unit specific competencies or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years