Graduation from an approved school of nursing with registration at BCCNM
Completion of an accredited critical care training course with recent experience caring for critically ill patients
Certified in an accredited trauma course such as ITLS or TNCC
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
Valid BC Driver's License
Responsibilities
Provide mobile critical care for rural patients requiring advanced support
Stabilize patients in collaboration with rural clinicians
Transport patients to higher levels of care as needed
Support patient care at the base hospital when not in transport
Work in a dynamic team environment with Critical Care RN and Respiratory Therapist
Benefits
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer-paid training/education opportunities
Generous vacation entitlement
Employer paid health benefits
Municipal pension plan
Shift premiums
Competitive wages
Full Job Description
Position Summary Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our HART team at the Royal Inland Hospital 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!
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 HART program at Interior Health is a very successful innovative provincial initiative. The mission is to provide mobile critical care for patients who reside in the rural areas. The clinical scope of service encompasses adult, pediatric and neonatal patients who require greater than Basic Life Support level of care. The team is comprised of a Critical Care RN and Registered Respiratory Therapist as required. They are supported by Basic Life Support paramedics provided by the British Columbia Ambulance Service and an on-call transport physician. Working in a team environment, HART collaborates with rural clinicians to stabilize the patient and when appropriate, transport the patient to a higher level of care.
When not on transport, HART RNs are actively supporting patient care at their base hospital.
This is a Permanent Full Time opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:06, 19:00 to 07:06 hours.
About this Location Kamloops is located in a scenic valley in BC's Thompson Okanagan Region at the junction of the North and South Thompson Rivers. It is British Columbia's third largest city. Residents of this dynamic and growing community enjoy a unique combination of urban amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Kamloops boasts a Wild West history that includes the fur trade, the gold rush, and cattle ranching. Recreational amenities include everything from an art gallery and museum to several golf courses and numerous parks. Fishing, water sports, skiing, and mountain biking are among the numerous leisure pursuits enjoyed by residents.
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 an accredited critical care training course and/or certificate, a minimum of three years recent related experience caring for critically ill/injured patients including experience performing inter-facility patient transfers; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Successful completion of an accredited trauma course such as Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course, International Trauma Life Support Course (ITLS), Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course (PHTLS); or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support • Current valid BC Driver's License
