Registered Nurse (RN) | Perioperative

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Part 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 in Nelson, BC seeks an experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse to join the Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital OR team on a relief part-time basis. The role involves providing nursing care to OR patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Shifts include days and evenings, Monday to Friday, with varied start times. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and participation in hospital committees and approved

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Advanced preparation in perioperative nursing and one year recent related clinical experience in an operating room setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to OR patients, independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhances patient and family quality of life; consults and collaborates with other health care providers.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based nursing practice; maintains clinical competence.
• Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

RN/Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Perioperative Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, BC. If 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 OR 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 (0.71) opportunity until July 2, 2028 or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings, Monday to Friday with shift times from 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:30 to 16:30, 08:30 to 17:00, 09:30 to 17:30, 11:15 to 18:45 hours.

About this Location

Kootenay Lake Hospital's Operating Room Department has two OR theatres functional Monday to Friday. Types of procedures include: Endoscopy, Major Obs/Gyne, Dental, Ophthalmology/Cataracts, minor Ortho, and minor General Surgery. Up to nine Operating Room RNs circulate/scrub, including a float nurse plus a RN is Daycare Surgery and PAR. The hospital has a strong Obs/Gyne program supported by 24/7 on-call operating room capacity.

Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a lively, artistic community known for its rich culture and breathtaking scenery. With a historic downtown filled with unique boutiques, galleries, and cafes, Nelson offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city creativity. The surrounding mountains and lake offer endless outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer.

Known for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to sustainability, Nelson is a welcoming town that attracts artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and families alike. With a focus on community and creativity, it's a place where nature, art, and culture come together for an exceptional lifestyle.

Come join our team and see why we're one of B.C's Top Employers!

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification required
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area (perioperative nursing) and one year recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment on an operating room similar in size and scope to the facility or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience