Posted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) | Perioperative
@ Interior Health Authority
Nelson, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a part-time Perioperative Registered Nurse for its Operating Room team at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, BC. The role provides nursing care to OR patients, independently and within an interdisciplinary team, with rotating weekday day and evening shifts. It is a relief position (0.71 FTE) until July 2, 2028 or the return of the incumbent, and the posting lists employer-paid benefits and competitive wages.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to OR patients, independently and in teams
- Enhance patient and family quality of life through collaboration
- Apply evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
- Maintain and advance clinical competence
- Participate in hospital committees and research projects
Requirements summary:
- BCCNM registration and graduation from an approved nursing school
- Current CPR certification
- Advanced perioperative clinical specialty preparation
- One year of recent operating room experience or equivalent
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BCCNM registration, CPR |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
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 | 1,364 |
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Perioperative Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, 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 OR 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 Relief Part Time (0.71) opportunity until July 2, 2028 or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings, Monday to Friday with shift times from 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:30 to 16:30, 08:30 to 17:00, 09:30 to 17:30, 11:15 to 18:45 hours.
About this Location
Kootenay Lake Hospital’s Operating Room Department has two OR theatres functional Monday to Friday. Types of procedures include: Endoscopy, Major Obs/Gyne, Dental, Ophthalmology/Cataracts, minor Ortho, and minor General Surgery. Up to nine Operating Room RNs circulate/scrub, including a float nurse plus a RN is Daycare Surgery and PAR. The hospital has a strong Obs/Gyne program supported by 24/7 on-call operating room capacity.
Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a lively, artistic community known for its rich culture and breathtaking scenery. With a historic downtown filled with unique boutiques, galleries, and cafes, Nelson offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city creativity. The surrounding mountains and lake offer endless outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer.
Known for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to sustainability, Nelson is a welcoming town that attracts artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and families alike. With a focus on community and creativity, it’s a place where nature, art, and culture come together for an exceptional lifestyle.
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!
Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification required
• Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area (perioperative nursing) and one year recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment on an operating room similar in size and scope to the facility or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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