Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Long-term Care

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 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 Authority in Kamloops, BC, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Long-term Care team at Overlander Extended Care. The position is a Relief Full Time opportunity, with shifts from 07:00 to 15:00 hours, and involves working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes enhancing quality of life for residents, collaboration with other providers, ongoing professional development, and participation in approved research or committee work

Qualifications

• RN with ability to work in a long-term care setting.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to Long-term Care patients, independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhances patients' quality of life and collaborates with other health care providers.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence.
• Participates on hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Clinical competence

Education

RN license

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Long-term Care team at Overlander Extended Care, Kamloops, 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

• Provides nursing care to Long-term Care 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

Employment Details

This is a Relief Full Time (1.00) opportunity until April 17, 2028, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days from 07:00 to 15:00 hours.

About this Location

Overlander is a 183 bed individual care home located in the heart of Kamloops’ Brocklehurst area, which believes that each individual is a unique and valuable individual who will be treated with respect and dignity. We encourage the involvement of the individuals, their family and friends in decision making.

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?