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Registered Nurse - Surgical High Observation

Job IDA6-26-E2-DC-A8-63
CompanyInterior Health Authority
LocationKamloops
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2018-09-11
Posted Until2019-03-10
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryHealth Care
Description
Do you have more than three years of experience in Surgical Nursing? Looking for an opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge and join a cohesive team? Then look no further! Apply today to join our Surgical High Observation unit in Kamloops

The Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area and is one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals. Located in Kamloops, RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services

The Surgical High Observation unit is a newer unit, part of the general 36 bed surgical unit at RIH. 4 beds offer care for high observation surgical patients while the remaining 32 beds provide care for general, urology, vascular and trauma surgical patients.

The Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a patient and family-centered care model. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Nursing shifts are rotating days and nights, 07:30 to 19:30 or 19:30 to 07:30.

We offer excellent benefits and opportunities to maximize your skills. 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

Community Profile: Kamloops, the third largest city in the southern interior of BC, is famous for its hospitality, offering all the amenities of a big city - first class accommodation and dining, a lively arts scene, modern shops, a full range of businesses and wonderful parks and recreation facilities. The landscape is characterized by rivers, mountains, lakes and grasslands which offer unsurpassed opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure.

Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.
CredentialsCurrent CPR certification.
Education RequirementsGraduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).
ExperienceThree years recent related experience in an acute surgical setting.
LanguagesEnglish
How To Applyhttps://jobs.interiorhealth.ca/job/kamloops/registered-nurse-surgical-high-observation-1-000/602/9011318