Registered Nurse | Home Health

Position Summary
Looking for consistent scheduling and access to our robust benefits package? A permanent role may be right for you!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Home Health team at Kamloops South Central Health in Kamloops, 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:
• Supports the client’s achievement of safe, realistic, and reasonable goals by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating and transitioning nursing and other care services for the client
• Develops, implements and adapts a care plan, delivers direct care, assesses service eligibility and provides care management to help clients manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting
• Enhances quality of life for the client 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 committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned

The Continuous Home Health position duties may include, but are not limited to, case management, wound care, palliative care and general nursing assessment and intervention. The population is varied but primarily older adults with multiple comorbidities.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings from 08:00 to 16:00, 13:00 to 21:00 hours.

About this Location
Located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, Kamloops offers a perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure. Known for its sunny weather, this vibrant city is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, with skiing at Sun Peaks Resort in winter, and hiking, mountain biking, and golf in the warmer months.

Kamloops’ lively downtown features a range of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, while its surrounding landscapes provide endless opportunities for exploration. With a strong sense of community and a diverse range of activities, Kamloops offers an exciting, active lifestyle in the heart of British Columbia.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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)
• Candidates must also hold a valid B.C. driver’s license
• Use of a personal vehicle may be required

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