Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC. If Emergency Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual 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.
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 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 Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.
About this location/unit:
RIH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care.
The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We’ve also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.
Additionally, we've developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.
Spring 2027 will see the opening of four state-of-the-art trauma bays, creating new opportunities to expand our services, strengthen our team and advance emergency care.
Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital
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? Apply Today!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to emergency patients independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, while supporting patients’ and families’ quality of life. Collaborate with healthcare providers, apply evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, maintain clinical competence, and participate in assigned committees, teams, and research projects.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for emergency nursing who is reliable, flexible, and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. No specific education, license, or years-of-experience requirements are stated.
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Nursing Care
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient And Family Support
- Consultation And Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Continuous Improvement
- Clinical Competence
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Department
- Emergency Nursing
- Nursing Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient Care
- Family Support
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Continuous Improvement
- Clinical Competence
- Healthcare Providers
- Hospital Committees
- Research Projects
- Triage
- Diagnostics
- Trauma Care
- Digital Infrastructure
- Full-Time Permanent Position
- Rotating Day And Night Shifts
