Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current registration with BCCNM.
Completion of a recognized Basic Cardiac Course (including telemetry) within the last 6 months or equivalent experience.
Current BCLS certification within the last 3 years.
Completion of the Cardiac Surgery Basic Theory Course is required for this position.
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic nursing environment.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care in various clinical settings.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
Deliver client-centered care, adapting to changing health care needs.
Utilize specialized nursing knowledge and integrate related sciences into practice.
Provide support to clients and families during health transitions.
Benefits
Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Employer paid training and education opportunities.
Generous vacation entitlement.
Employer paid health benefits.
Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.
Shift premiums for varied work hours.
Competitive wages.
Full Job Description
Position Summary Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac Inpatient 2W Team at the Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC. If Cardiac Inpatient Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
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: • Practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care • Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team • Ensures the delivery of client-centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs • Demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities
This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until June 25, 2028, or return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights; rotating from 07:00 to 19:12, 19:00 to 07:12 hours.
About this location/unit Kelowna is home to the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre (IHSC) at Kelowna General Hospital built in 2015. The new Regional Cardiac Revascularization Program provides residents of the British Columbia Interior with the cardiac care they need, right here in the heart of the Okanagan Valley.
Qualfications • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). • Successful completion of a recognized Basic Cardiac Course (which includes telemetry) within the last six (6) months or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • BCLS within 3 years • Note** This position is located at the Interior Health and Surgical Centre (KGH) and applicants will also be required to have successfully completed the Cardiac Surgery Basic Theory Course.
