Position Summary

We are looking for a patient focused team player to fill an Intensive Care Nurse vacancy that we have within our team at Penticton Regional Hospital. Are you a Registered Nurse with critical care training who has a passion for excellence and great interpersonal skills? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is a referral centre for three community hospitals and one diagnostic centre in the South Okanagan. Our ICU/CCU provides services which include ventilator support and acute hemodialysis for critical patients. This department exemplifies teamwork and collectively provide a high level of quality care in their nursing practice. PRH is a wonderful hospital and community, with a culture that is friendly, warm and supportive. This facility is small enough to be a family and big enough to provide opportunity and challenge for you in your nursing practice.

This is a relief full time position until June 1, 2023 or return of incumbent. This position works rotating day and night shifts from 07:15 to 19:15, 19:15 to 07:15.

We have a very bright unit ICU with all individualized rooms that are equipped and organized so that you have what is needed to provide the highest quality of care, right at your fingertips.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits plan that includes coverage for basic Medical Services, Dental Services, and Extended Health. We offer generous vacation entitlement and Pension Plan. Relocation allowance is offered to eligible new employees.

If this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply Today!!!

Community Profile: The city of Penticton is located in BC’s scenic south central region in the Okanagan Valley. With its mild climate, easy accessibility, urban amenities and world-class recreational opportunities, it offers an attractive lifestyle. Boating, windsurfing, hiking and skiing are among the numerous outdoor leisure pursuits enjoyed here.

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.

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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