Posted 19 months ago
Primary Care | Registered Nurse
@ Interior Health Authority
Oliver, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Primary Care Registered Nurse specializing in rural and remote adult mental health and substance use, covering four clinics in the Osoyoos area. Work runs rotating weekday shifts (Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30), with 0 to 37.5 hours per week on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. The posting offers competitive wages, shift premiums and employer-paid training.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and plan nursing care for clients and families
- Deliver health promotion, prevention and teaching
- Provide care in clinics, virtual settings and client homes
- Support clients in navigating the health care system
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an approved school of nursing
- Current BCCNM registration
- Current Basic Life Support CPR
- Valid BC driver's licence
- RN certified practice for some clinics (RN First Call, Remote Nursing, STI or contraceptive management)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-04-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BCCNM registration, Basic Life Support CPR, RN First Call, Remote Nursing, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraceptive Management |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,353 |
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Oliver Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for a casual Primary Health Care Registered Nursespecializing in Rural & Remote Adult Mental Health & Substance Use. This position will be working at four different Primary Care Clinics (Desert Doctors, Bridgeside Medical, Osoyoos Medical Centre, and Osoyoos Indian Band Health Centre).
Hours of work are rotating Days Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 16:30
How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.
What should your application include?
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).
About the role:
The Primary Care Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Primary Care Registered Nurse works in an interprofessional collaborative team-based care environment with physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health, other health care professionals, and community partners to provide comprehensive and coordinated nursing care in IH and non-IH primary care, virtual, community, outreach, and/or client home settings.
Interior Health Primary Care encompasses a wide range of primary care services depending on the assigned practice area. These primary care practice areas may include, but are not limited to, primary care networks, longitudinal primary care, urgent and primary care episodic/longitudinal care, sexual health, women and children’s health, maternity and perinatal care, mental health and substance use, and rural and remote care.
Through consultation, triage, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, the Primary Care Nurse delivers client and family centered care services through health promotion and prevention activities, care interventions, and teaching based on the client’s needs, urgency of request and best practices. The primary care nurse ensures clients, families, caregivers, and communities are provided with ease of access to timely, person-centered, holistic, continuous and culturally safe quality health services. Responds to changing health care needs to achieve optimal health focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, living well with complex chronic conditions, and end-of-life care.
The Primary Care Nurse provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach, evidence-informed practice, and honoring Indigenous knowledge, wisdom and diversity. Establishes a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence. Encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, and empowers clients to engage and connect within their communities. Applies a health equity, social justice, and social determinates of health lens to all key responsibilities. Ensures clients and their family members are supported in navigating the health care system.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’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!
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR- Basic Life Support required.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
• In certain primary care clinics and practice areas British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives RN certified practice may be required. (RN First Call, Remote Nursing, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and/or Contraceptive Management)
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