Position Summary
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Street Outreach team at Outreach Urban Health in Kelowna, 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!
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 is 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.
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:
• Actively engages high risk and vulnerable populations through clinical and community/outreach settings to increase knowledge and encourage behavior change that promotes reproductive/sexual health, communicable disease prevention and harm reduction.
• Collaboratively develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive care plans using systematic health assessment and best practices involving the individual, family, physicians and other members of the health care team, Establishes effective working relationships and partnerships with other professionals, community members, and agencies.
• Provides decision support, urgent care support, symptom management, basic health and wellness, psychosocial/emotional support, and education resources
• Provides screening, education, support, counseling, referrals and therapeutic follow up to clients in areas such as acute, chronic disease, harm reduction, lifestyle issues, reproductive health, mental health and substance use, basic wound care and safety/ injury prevention in on-traditional settings.
The Outreach Nurse is responsible for providing nursing services related to communicable disease prevention and control (including HIV and blood borne pathogens), reproductive/sexual health, immunization, harm reduction, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, wound care and mental health/substance use support for high risk and vulnerable populations. The role includes a strong focus on prevention, education and health promotion as well as assessment, chronic disease management, coordination, support, liaison and referral of health services.
This is a Relief Part Time (0.47) opportunity until December 20, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 08:48 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.
Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside B.C.'s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.
Qualifications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing (including community/public health content) with current Registered Nurse practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Mandatory certification in Reproductive Health (STIs) with BCCNM. Two (2) years recent, related nursing experience including experience in STI/HIV care, immunization competency, wound care, reproductive health or mental health/substance use in a clinical (acute or community) setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.