Some positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a signing bonus and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!
Are you a dedicated, reliable, and passionate Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse , looking to make a career move? We have opportunities available throughout Interior Health and we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
BC Student Loan forgiveness for eligible applicants
Employee pension plan
Opportunities for career advancement
Comprehensive benefit packages
Paid annual vacation
Disability and life insurance
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Kelowna General Hospital's (KGH) Multi-System ICU department consists of 19 patient care beds. RNs work 11.25 hour shifts and there are 14 on day shift and 13 on night shift.
Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for Critical Care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. Patient populations include trauma, sepsis, medical, and surgical (orthopedic, neurology, thoracic, vascular, plastics, general).
About the Job:
The Registered Nurse:
Provides nursing care to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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
IH has nursing opportunities in other critical care departments including:
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Cardiac ICU
Cardiac Surgery ICU
Come join our team and see why we're one of Canada's Top 100 Employers! Apply Today!
Qualifications
Graduation as a Registered Nurse from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Application question(s):
Have you graduated from an approved School of Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
Nursing registration (required)
BLS Certification (required)
CPR Certification (preferred)
advanced preparation in Critical Care Specialty certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Some positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a signing bonus and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!
Are you a dedicated, reliable, and passionate Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse , looking to make a career move? We have opportunities available throughout Interior Health and we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
BC Student Loan forgiveness for eligible applicants
Employee pension plan
Opportunities for career advancement
Comprehensive benefit packages
Paid annual vacation
Disability and life insurance
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Kelowna General Hospital's (KGH) Multi-System ICU department consists of 19 patient care beds. RNs work 11.25 hour shifts and there are 14 on day shift and 13 on night shift.
Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for Critical Care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. Patient populations include trauma, sepsis, medical, and surgical (orthopedic, neurology, thoracic, vascular, plastics, general).
About the Job:
The Registered Nurse:
Provides nursing care to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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
IH has nursing opportunities in other critical care departments including:
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Cardiac ICU
Cardiac Surgery ICU
Come join our team and see why we're one of Canada's Top 100 Employers! Apply Today!
Qualifications
Graduation as a Registered Nurse from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Application question(s):
Have you graduated from an approved School of Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
Nursing registration (required)
BLS Certification (required)
CPR Certification (preferred)
advanced preparation in Critical Care Specialty certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Some positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a signing bonus and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!
Are you a dedicated, reliable, and passionate Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse , looking to make a career move? We have opportunities available throughout Interior Health and we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
BC Student Loan forgiveness for eligible applicants
Employee pension plan
Opportunities for career advancement
Comprehensive benefit packages
Paid annual vacation
Disability and life insurance
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Kelowna General Hospital's (KGH) Multi-System ICU department consists of 19 patient care beds. RNs work 11.25 hour shifts and there are 14 on day shift and 13 on night shift.
Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for Critical Care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. Patient populations include trauma, sepsis, medical, and surgical (orthopedic, neurology, thoracic, vascular, plastics, general).
About the Job:
The Registered Nurse:
Provides nursing care to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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
IH has nursing opportunities in other critical care departments including:
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Cardiac ICU
Cardiac Surgery ICU
Come join our team and see why we're one of Canada's Top 100 Employers! Apply Today!
Qualifications
Graduation as a Registered Nurse from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Application question(s):
Have you graduated from an approved School of Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
Nursing registration (required)
BLS Certification (required)
CPR Certification (preferred)
advanced preparation in Critical Care Specialty certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
New Graduates A nursing career in Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!
The RN/RPN New Graduate Program provides nursing students with a unique position that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities.
What we offer:
As a new graduate, you will have access to:
New Grad Program Funded Hours
Mentorship hours
Clinical support to help you consolidate your nursing skills
Additionally, as an Interior Health Employee, you will have access to:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer-paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
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 are 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.
About Our Locations :
At Interior Health, we have over 19,000 employees and 1,400 physicians on our team, developing the future of health care and pushing the limits of innovation and professional development. Whether you wish to live, work and play in an urban or rural setting, at Interior Health you will find everything you have been searching for, both personally and professionally.
Qualifications
Graduation of a Canadian program from an approved School of Nursing
Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience
Have current practicing or provisional BCCNM registration
Have not participated in an NG program with another Health Authority
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Wellness program
Application question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to the Southern Interior of BC?
Are you currently completing your last year of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
registration with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (preferred)
Work Location: In person
New Graduates A nursing career in Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!
The RN/RPN New Graduate Program provides nursing students with a unique position that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities.
What we offer:
As a new graduate, you will have access to:
New Grad Program Funded Hours
Mentorship hours
Clinical support to help you consolidate your nursing skills
Additionally, as an Interior Health Employee, you will have access to:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer-paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
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 are 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.
About Our Locations :
At Interior Health, we have over 19,000 employees and 1,400 physicians on our team, developing the future of health care and pushing the limits of innovation and professional development. Whether you wish to live, work and play in an urban or rural setting, at Interior Health you will find everything you have been searching for, both personally and professionally.
Qualifications
Graduation of a Canadian program from an approved School of Nursing
Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience
Have current practicing or provisional BCCNM registration
Have not participated in an NG program with another Health Authority
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Wellness program
Application question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to the Southern Interior of BC?
Are you currently completing your last year of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
registration with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (preferred)
Work Location: In person
New Graduates A nursing career in Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!
The RN/RPN New Graduate Program provides nursing students with a unique position that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities.
What we offer:
As a new graduate, you will have access to:
New Grad Program Funded Hours
Mentorship hours
Clinical support to help you consolidate your nursing skills
Additionally, as an Interior Health Employee, you will have access to:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer-paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
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 are 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.
About Our Locations :
At Interior Health, we have over 19,000 employees and 1,400 physicians on our team, developing the future of health care and pushing the limits of innovation and professional development. Whether you wish to live, work and play in an urban or rural setting, at Interior Health you will find everything you have been searching for, both personally and professionally.
Qualifications
Graduation of a Canadian program from an approved School of Nursing
Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience
Have current practicing or provisional BCCNM registration
Have not participated in an NG program with another Health Authority
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Wellness program
Application question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to the Southern Interior of BC?
Are you currently completing your last year of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
registration with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Some positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a signing bonus and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!
Are you a dedicated, reliable, and passionate Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse , looking to make a career move? We have opportunities available throughout Interior Health and we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
BC Student Loan forgiveness for eligible applicants
Employee pension plan
Opportunities for career advancement
Comprehensive benefit packages
Paid annual vacation
Disability and life insurance
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Kelowna General Hospital's (KGH) Multi-System ICU department consists of 19 patient care beds. RNs work 11.25 hour shifts and there are 14 on day shift and 13 on night shift.
Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for Critical Care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. Patient populations include trauma, sepsis, medical, and surgical (orthopedic, neurology, thoracic, vascular, plastics, general).
About the Job:
The Registered Nurse:
Provides nursing care to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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
IH has nursing opportunities in other critical care departments including:
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Cardiac ICU
Cardiac Surgery ICU
Come join our team and see why we're one of Canada's Top 100 Employers! Apply Today!
Qualifications
Graduation as a Registered Nurse from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Application question(s):
Have you graduated from an approved School of Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
Nursing registration (required)
BLS Certification (required)
CPR Certification (preferred)
advanced preparation in Critical Care Specialty certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
New Graduates A nursing career in Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!
The RN/RPN New Graduate Program provides nursing students with a unique position that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities.
What we offer:
As a new graduate, you will have access to:
New Grad Program Funded Hours
Mentorship hours
Clinical support to help you consolidate your nursing skills
Additionally, as an Interior Health Employee, you will have access to:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer-paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
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 are 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.
About Our Locations :
At Interior Health, we have over 19,000 employees and 1,400 physicians on our team, developing the future of health care and pushing the limits of innovation and professional development. Whether you wish to live, work and play in an urban or rural setting, at Interior Health you will find everything you have been searching for, both personally and professionally.
Qualifications
Graduation of a Canadian program from an approved School of Nursing
Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience
Have current practicing or provisional BCCNM registration
Have not participated in an NG program with another Health Authority
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $41.42-$55.91 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Wellness program
Application question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to the Southern Interior of BC?
Are you currently completing your last year of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing?
Licence/Certification:
registration with the BC College of Nurses & Midwives (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Position Summary
Who are we looking for?
Interior Health is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist! This is an exciting opportunity to work with both internal and external partners across the cancer care system. This is a high priority evolving portfolio.
If you have extensive experience in outpatient systemic treatment services, we want to hear from you!
What we offer:
Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Employer paid vacation Employer paid insurance premiums Extended health & dental coverage Municipal Pension Plan Work-life balance Mentoring program for new clinical operations managers
Salary range for the position is $106,026 to $152,413. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.
How will you make an impact?
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) contributes to the development of knowledge, the ongoing improvement of practice, and quality service in the area of specialty through the demonstration of leadership; the development of educational programming; participation in research; and the development of new knowledge, formal and informal education delivery, and expert clinical consultation. The CNS provides leadership and focuses on improving outcomes and quality of care by advancing nursing and interdisciplinary practice in the area of specialty through the use of advanced and evidence-based practice. In consultation with interdisciplinary team members, the CNS will take a lead role in developing frameworks and strategies to facilitate the implementation of best practices for the area of specialty. This includes evaluating research and monitoring, updating, and revising related standards, policies, and procedures.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice nurse accountable for improving client, population, and health system outcomes by integrating knowledge, skills, and expertise in clinical care, research, leadership, consultation, education, and collaboration. The CNS functions both independently and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in all aspects of this role.
In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.
What will you work on?
Clinical Practice
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an independent practitioner within his or her role or identified scope of practice who uses advanced clinical judgment to assess, intervene, and evaluate the clients he or she serves. The Clinical Nurse Specialist uses advanced and expert knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop, coordinate, and evaluate a collaborative plan of care for highly complex and unpredictable clinical situations with the focus on optimizing health and quality of life for the client. The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides direct and indirect care on the basis of his or her specialty knowledge, practice context and specialty area.
Conducts comprehensive in-depth assessments using advanced nursing knowledge and skills for specific clients, nursing practice situations, or systems. Collects data about the context and etiology of conditions that are amenable to CNS interventions. Analyzes the complex interaction of sociological, psychological, physiological processes, determinants of health, and clients’ lived experiences to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care. Differentiates actual or potential risks to client safety, autonomy, and quality of care on the basis of assessment and client/population validation. Analyzes patterns of client responses and needs within a complex population and develops strategies to create unit-based, organization-based, and system-based changes to optimize health-care outcomes. Synthesizes the assessment data using advanced knowledge, experience, critical thinking, clinical inquiry, and clinical judgment to develop a plan of care. Designs care plans for clients with highly complex and often unpredictable needs. Uses clinical inquiry to identify the need for reassessment, match intervention to etiology, and choose appropriate methods to evaluate outcomes. Uses a variety of communication and counselling techniques applicable to specific and highly complex and often unpredictable clinical and team situations. Provides consultations in highly complex and often unpredictable clinical situations that require advanced specialized knowledge and skills. Measures indicators such as quality of life, client safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, efficacy, client-centered care, cost effectiveness, and appropriateness on a continuous basis. Facilitates knowledge translation in a clinical setting to support the care plan in highly complex and often unpredictable situations. Collaborates with clients and appropriate inter-professional team members within the clinical area to achieve optimal health outcomes. Advocates for client-centered care to meet their needs in highly complex and often unpredictable situations. Coordinates healthcare to facilitate safe and seamless transitions among points of care in highly complex and often unpredictable situations.
Systems Leadership
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a nursing leader. Systems leadership includes the ability to manage change and influence clinical practice and political processes both within and across systems, including advocating for and promoting the importance of access to care and advanced nursing services to clients, nurses, other health professionals, the public, legislators, and policymakers.
Facilitates inter-professional collaboration internally and externally to the organization to achieve desired client outcomes. Leads the development and implementation of Standards of nursing practice, Practice guidelines, Education strategies, Quality management, Research initiatives, and/or system change. Critically analyzes socio-political, demographic, and economic issues, trends, and policies and contributes to the political process to influence change for optimizing health outcomes. Integrates knowledge of clients’ perspective during policy development and planning. Leads initiatives to promote professional growth, continuous learning, and collaborative practice of nurses and other members of the health-care team to ensure client safety and quality of care. Fosters an organizational culture of learning, quality, and safety through preceptorship, role modelling; mentorship; and coaching of nurses, other members of the health-care team, and students. Applies knowledge of existing resources and the cost effectiveness of interventions to inform resource decisions at the practice setting, organizational, and system levels. Implements strategies to achieve the intended nurse-sensitive client outcomes for a defined population. Leads the implementation and integration of the CNS role within the health-care team, organization, and broader health system. Applies advanced nursing knowledge and skills to communicate, negotiate, and build coalitions to manage change to resolve conflict. Negotiates complex relationships at the individual, practice setting, and organizational levels with the goal of optimizing client outcomes. Recognizes potential and existing gaps in clinical care to influence client and organizational decision-making and change. Anticipates future changes (e.g., needs related to technology, systems, professional development) and recommends and implements appropriate actions. Identifies needs and advocates for the necessary human, material, and organizational system resources for safe client care. Develops and leads strategies to promote the uptake of evidence-informed practices to optimize identified client outcomes. Participates in key quality and safety initiatives with both internal and external partners from the micro to the macro level and vice versa. Evaluates gaps and operational issues at the organizational and community levels to contribute to the development of innovative solutions. Collaborates in the development of strategic program planning and evaluation to foster innovative care for specific client populations.
Advancement of Nursing Practice
The Clinical Nurse Specialist leads and fosters the professional development of RNs and nursing practice to maximize the scope and depth of practice leading to optimal client outcomes.
Models professionalism and accountability in all interactions within the health-care team. Advocates for and implements change to create safe and healthy workplace environments. Advocates for and implements changes that optimize the development of RNs in their roles. Evaluates nursing practice against established benchmarks and evidence-informed practice standards. Engages in reflective practice to ensure that professional standards of practice are met. Improves nursing practice through mentoring, role modelling, consultation, and education. Incorporates knowledge from continuous learning to inform, evaluate, and advance nursing practice. Disseminates knowledge from continuous learning to advance practice at the local, regional, and national level. Promotes the role of the CNS through involvement in academic pursuits, professional associations, and special-interest groups. Builds capacity and succession planning by mentoring RNs to pursue graduates’ studies with a focus on acquiring CNS competencies. Promotes the role and the relevance of the CNS to educators, policymakers, administrative decision-makers, regulators, other health-care providers, and the public. Identifies and develops indicators for measuring and evaluating the CNS role. Promotes ethical nursing practice through the development of strong moral climates in the practice setting.
Evaluation and Research
As a knowledge translator, the Clinical Nurse Specialist searches for, critiques, interprets, synthesizes uses, and disseminates evidence in clinical practice and for quality improvement and client safety initiatives. Development and evaluation of programs and services at various levels are often driving factors behind the Clinical Nurse Specialist practice. The Clinical Nurse Specialist acts either as an investigator or as a collaborator with other members of the health-care team or community to identify, conduct, or support research that enhances or benefits nursing practice.
Evaluates and critiques current practice against best available evidence/benchmarks. Evaluates the need for practice improvement to promote safe, effective, and reliable care that has a positive impact on client and system outcomes. Uses systematic approaches to redesign care delivery to promote safe, effective, and reliable care that has a positive impact on client and system outcomes. Uses research and outcome data to formulate, evaluate, and/or revise policies, procedures, protocols, client-specific programs, and client standards of care. Addresses identified research practice gaps and opportunities through the use of relevant evidence in practice. Integrates new evidence into the practice setting and with specific client populations. Ensures that ethical standards are promoted and maintained in the practice environment when research and quality improvement initiatives are being conducted. Implements and evaluates quality management processes. Identifies and incorporates relevant data needed for quality improvement. Uses research principles to answer clinical questions to address the quality of client outcomes. Uses a wide range of strategies to encourage health-care teams to engage in clinical inquiry. Leads and participates in research initiatives that facilitate the generation of new evidence. Participates in outcome evaluation of nurse-sensitive indicators.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!
Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience
A Master’s degree in Nursing from a recognized university is required. A minimum of 5 years of recent, related experience in the clinical specialty area. Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Previous teaching experience is preferred. A valid British Columbia Driver’s License. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced permanent full-time Chief Power Engineer 4 | Maintenance Supervisor | Maintenance Worker to join our dedicated team at Cottonwoods facility in Kelowna, B.C. This role requires mandatory on-call duty. Recent and/or related experience considered an asset.What We Offer:Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration packageCareer GrowthEmployer paid training/educationEmployer paid vacation (per collective agreement)Medical Service PlanEmployer paid insurance premiumsExtended Health & Dental coverageContribution to Municipal Pension PlanBalanced lifestyleYour Role:This position supervises 4th Class Power Engineers and/or other designated staff, performs administrative functions and oversees, operates, and maintains a power plant or a low-pressure plant by operating, repairing, and carrying out preventative maintenance on the boilers, air conditioning units, emergency power, and other related equipment in the facility in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Performs trades duties approaching the journeyman level in a variety of trades areas in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.Some key tasks include:Supervises 4th Class Power Engineers and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance, and determining related training and orientation requirements. Interviews and makes recommendations to Manager for recruitment of Power Engineers and/or other designated staff.Monitors expenditures for assigned area, makes recommendations regarding capital and operating budgets for assigned area and selects equipment and supplies in conjunction with the Manager (or designate); estimates material and labor requirements and costs.Ensures the maintenance and repair of vehicles, machinery, and equipment for designated areas; orders materials and supplies and controls stock levels; establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for assigned area.Performs skilled work approaching journeyman levels in a variety of trades areas on systems and equipment such as autoclaves, washers, sterilizers, and dryers by repairing and/or replacing items such as drive units, electric motors, control valves, seals, and bearings. Maintains plumbing systems by repairing and/or replacing components and extending supply/waste lines.Reviews and updates standards and procedures; ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to; and verifies that equipment, materials, and projects conform with applicable standards procedures and by-laws. Maintains required documentation.Oversees the work of outside contractors to ensure adherence to project specifications and other facility requirements.Interprets blueprints, drawings, and specifications in order to determine materials and equipment required. Maintains facility drawing files and database.Monitors and adjusts physical plant and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems by operating a variety of mechanical, pneumatic and/or electronic control systems and performing such tasks as altering systems operating parameters and schedules; repairs and calibrates various instrumentation components of the steam and HVAC systems; maintains required documentation.Establishes, monitors, and performs preventative and demand maintenance on steam, hot water heating boilers, expansible fluid, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by lubricating, repairing, replacing or installing equipment and/or parts such as pumps, fans, air compressors, heaters, refractories, pneumatic systems, valves, bearings, and seals.Maintains, repairs, replaces, and extends steam piping systems including components of the physical plant such as expansion joints, valves, steam traps, strainers, heat exchangers, gauges, and insulation.Answers service and emergency calls for sterilizers and a variety of building systems such as fire protection, medical air, vacuum, and gases; resets systems, assesses and performs required repairs or calls in appropriate person.Coordinates the Fire Safety Program for the facility by inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire and safety equipment, conducting fire and evacuation drills, instructing staff in safety and investigating reports and accidents.Performs other related duties as directed.Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for youWe offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire. Come live, work, and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!QualificationsEducation, Training, and Experience:Grade 12 educationFive (5) years recent related experience including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of British Columbia.Valid BC Driver’s License.Skills & Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to supervise.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to organize work.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
