Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at Castlegar District Health Centre in Castlegar, BC.

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Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, quick-paced environment.

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.

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 The Registered Nurse: Provides nursing care to emergency 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 Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until January 31, 2028, or the return of the incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 08:00 to 20:00, 09:00 to 21:00, 08:30 to 20:30 hours. About this location/unit The Castlegar Health Centre is a stand-alone emergency department that has 6 stretchers and 2 chairs; The emergency handles about 30 patients in a 12 hour shift.

Most of the health services of the community have been brought together in the Health Centre including Public Health, Mental Health and Substance Use, Home Care, Home Support, Hospice, Wound Care, Community Physiotherapy, Diabetic Teaching, Aboriginal Patient Navigator, Respiratory Services and others share this space along with a Nurse Practitioner and visiting Physicians. The emergency hours of operation are 0800-2000 with one nurse working until 2100 to handle end-of-shift backlog. The staffing complement is 2 nurses and 1 doctor.

End of shift overtime may be required as all patients must be discharged or transferred prior to closing the department. The successful applicant must be comfortable working alone. Situated in the Selkirk Mountain Range of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area.

Residents in this growing community also enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and camping.

📌 Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency (Castlegar)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Castlegar