Position Summary
Are you an experienced RN/RPN who is self-directed and comfortable working autonomously? If so, we have an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others in your community working in the primary care field.
This is a casual position at the Oliver Health Centre for a rural and remote primary care MHSU casual RN/RPN. This position will support the following communities with primary care clinics: Oliver, Osoyoos and Osoyoos Indian Band. This position is funded by the Ministry of Health for the Rural Growth Service Plan.
The shift types of this position are Days with the shift times being 08:30 to 16:30. Casual means there is no guaranteed hours/work and may vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Casual employment includes: short-notice, on-call availability; workload coverage during a temporary absence; and/or providing relief coverage in a specific position. Once hired into a casual role, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent part-time or full time positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual positions and lead to regular employment.
As the Primary Health Care Nurse you are responsible for providing comprehensive and coordinated nursing care to clients in a primary health care or community setting through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivery. The Nurse works as an integral part of an integrated mental health and substance use service. The Nurse provides urgent outreach, responsive assessment and treatment, case management, GP shared care, education, and support to individuals experiencing acute and/or chronic mental illness and/or problem substance use
If you are energetic, take initiative, and focused on a continuous improvement philosophy, then this position may be the job for you!
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
Two (2) years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Current valid B.C. driver’s license.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.