Registered Nurse (RN) | Public Health

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; 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 is seeking a Public Health Registered Nurse for Kelowna Health Services. The role involves providing nursing services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations within a population health framework.

Selected candidate will promote health and prevent illness, requiring BC licensure, a nursing degree, and recent public health experience. Travel is required; relief full-time until 2027-11-22 with daytime shifts and support from IH benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Six (6) months recent, related experience in public health nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services within Population Health/Health Promotion model.
• Support health enhancing behaviours in diverse individuals, families, and groups.
• Deliver services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations.

Skills

Public health nursing

Community outreach

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Public Health Registered Nurse to join our team at Kelowna Health Services in Kelowna, 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 Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team:

• Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion model
• Translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours to diverse individuals, families, and population groups through universal and targeted interventions, programs and advocacy
• Offers services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations to individuals, families and communities

Inherent in the role are knowledge, skills and abilities specific to health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, social determinants of health and illness, and disease and injury prevention

This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until November 22, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

About this Location

The vibrant and growing city of Kelowna offers so much to enjoy! Vineyards, orchards, golfing, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene situated on stunning Okanagan Lake and not forgetting multiple winter resorts and Kelowna international airport right on our doorstep.

Please note that travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements. You are required to hold a valid BC Driver’s License and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and /or be assigned a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment.

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?

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Six (6) months recent, related experience in public health nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training experience
• Current valid BC Driver’s License