Registered Nurse (RN) | Perioperative

Interior Health; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse to join the Shuswap Lake General Hospital Operating Room in Salmon Arm, BC. This Relief Part Time (0.50) position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment for dedicated OR nursing care.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will maintain clinical competence, participate in committees/research as assigned, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes in perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Nurse with graduation and active BC RN registration.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Advanced perioperative preparation and 1 year OR experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Current CPR certification

Advanced preparation in the clinical perioperative specialty and one year recent OR experience

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Perioperative Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, 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

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 Registered Nurse:

• 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 (0.50) opportunity until March 20, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be Monday to Friday, scheduled days rotating from 07:30 to 15:30 hours.

About this Location

Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. With a lively downtown area full of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, the town has everything you need for a vibrant, community-focused lifestyle. It’s also known for its bustling farmers' market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, making it a hub for local culture and entertainment. Salmon Arm is ideal for families, with excellent schools, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From hiking and boating on Shuswap Lake to winter sports at nearby resorts, the town offers year-round recreation. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities, Salmon Arm is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Come join our team and see why we're one of BC'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)
• 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

Note: Sites requiring competency in Emergency Room, Perianesthesia and Medical Device Reprocessing functions may also require NRP, TNCC and ACLS certificates.