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IHA-13072

New Status Open Site Slocan Community Hospital and Health Centre Site Type Hospital Type of Position Permanent Part-Time Date Range Date Range Position Type Union Position Hours of Work --- On Call On Call
Primary Care Network Opportunity

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Minimum Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Skills Required BCCNM

Role and Facility Information

Position Summary
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Long-term Care team at The Pavilion in New Denver, BC. If 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 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 Permanent Part Time (0.57) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 06:45 to 14:00, 23:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location
The Slocan Community Health Centre, located in New Denver, is a residential facility attached to the 24/7 Emergency Unit and physicians' offices. The Pavilion is a long-term care home with 28 publicly funded beds. Our resident-centered philosophy is designed to support residents’ choices, help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible. The facility is one story with six private rooms and 10 semi-private (double occupancy) rooms with stunning views of the mountains and lake. Our Recreational Program Coordinator is on site 5 days/week as well as a Rehabilitation Assistant on site for walking, balance and strength classes. The Physiotherapist and occupational therapist see residents regularly as needed as well and we have a van on site for outings with the residents.

Nestled on the shores of Slocan Lake in the Selkirk Mountains, New Denver offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with kayaking, fishing, and hiking in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
With a close-knit community, local businesses, and a family-friendly atmosphere, New Denver is ideal for those seeking a quiet, nature-filled life. Whether you’re enjoying the lake or exploring nearby parks, this charming town offers the perfect escape in the Kootenays.

Discover Nursing Careers in New Denver here

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!

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside B.C.'s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualifications
• 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

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