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

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Long-term Care team at Overlander Extended Care in Kamloops, BC. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of long-term care patients.

The role involves providing nursing care, collaborating with healthcare providers, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offer comprehensive benefits, including health benefits and a municipal

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Post-basic education in gerontology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to Long-term Care patients.
• Enhances quality of life for the patient and family.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement in nursing practice.
• Maintains and advances own clinical competence.
• Participates in hospital committees and approved research projects.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration with BCCNM

Post-basic education in gerontology

Job description

Position Summary

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

The Registered Nurse:

• 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

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?

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Post - basic education in gerontology an asset