Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education-opps

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Nelson, BC, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital. You will provide nursing care to emergency patients, both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes advancing clinical competence, continuous improvement, and collaboration with other health care providers to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Advanced preparation in the ED or a related clinical specialty as required by the position.
• CPR within 3 years; Basic Cardiac Life Support within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to emergency patients, independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with other health care providers to enhance patient and family quality of life.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence and participates in hospital committees or research as assigned.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Interdisciplinary team

Clinical competence

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

BCCNM registration

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, 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 Full Time opportunity until February 9, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days, evenings, and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, 10:00 to 22:00 hours.

About this location/unit:

Kootenay Lake Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital offering services including surgical, inpatient and emergency. It is a small rural hospital in Nelson, which has 36 acute beds and operating room. The Emergency room see approximately 12,000 visits/year. Located on the shores of beautiful Kootenay Lake and surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains is the picturesque community of Nelson. Lush parks, colourful gardens and over 350 heritage buildings give the city of Nelson a unique charm. Known as “City of the Arts,” Nelson has been consistently ranked as the number one small town arts community in Canada. Residents enjoy a wide range of leisure pursuits, including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golfing, and skiing. Nelson is an economically diverse community supported by small retail businesses, tourism, and internet-based businesses.

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