Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC. If Emergency Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
About the Job
The Registered Nurse:
Provides nursing care to emergency 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 Full Time (1.00) opportunity until December 31, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.
About this location/unit:
RIH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care.
The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We've also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.
Additionally, we've developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.
Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital
Qualfications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:
Emergency - Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years
Combined Critical Care/Emergency - Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty and 2 years related clinical experience aligned with unit specific competencies or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years
