Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital in beautiful Vernon, B.C. If emergency nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated registered nurse interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
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.
About the Job:
The Registered Nurse:
? Provides nursing care to emergency 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 CASUAL OPPORTUNITY. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights; rotating from 07:00 to 19:15, 19:00 to 07:15 hours.
Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage for this position will be $41.42 to $55.91
About this location/unit:
The VJH Emergency department offers 26 beds plus two trauma rooms and two secure rooms and is located in the new Polson Tower. Our bright, spacious ED has been developed with consideration for privacy, confidentiality, infection control measures and features state-of-the-art technology in equipment (i.e. cardiac monitoring, diagnostic imaging in our trauma room, negative pressure isolation rooms), communication devices (Vocera, nurse call system), and other care delivery processes (pneumatic tube system, Rapid Assessment Zone, and Minor Treatment Area).
Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!
Our benefits package includes:
? 4 weeks vacation
? Insurance premiums 100% paid by Interior Health
? Medical Services Plan
? Extended Health Coverage
? Dental Health Coverage
? Pension Plan
The thriving city of Vernon is situated in the northern region of BC's Okanagan Valley among the beautiful Swan, Kalamalka and Okanagan lakes. It boasts a unique history, diversified economy, attractive climate and beautiful natural setting offering residents a highly desirable balance of small-town charm combined with the amenities of an urban centre. As the largest regional centre in the North Okanagan area, it also serves as a major vacation destination. The area's recreational opportunities are enjoyed by visitors and residents alike and include skiing, golfing, hiking, cycling and more. Vernon is also home to a large and diverse arts community.
Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others. Apply today!
Qualfications
? Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
? Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years. TNCC and/or ACLS would be an asset