Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, 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!
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 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 opportunity until September 20, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 06:50 to 18:50, 18:50 to 07:17 hours.
About this location/unit:
Our emergency department is a fast paced, dynamic work environment that promises to provide a variety of challenging patient care experiences with the latest technological advances. The department consists of a 2 bay trauma room, 6 stretchers, Fast Track area with 6 exam rooms (plus 3 chairs), 4 specialty/procedural rooms, a seclusion room and the department handles 15,000 patients a year.
Set along the Columbia River in the West Kootenays, Trail is a vibrant town offering easy access to both outdoor recreation and rich local culture. In the warmer months, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and other snow activities.
With its lively downtown, strong sense of community, and a variety of local businesses and cultural events, Trail offers a well-rounded lifestyle for everyone. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys small-town charm, Trail is the perfect place to call home.
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:
o Emergency - Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 years
o 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
o Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years
