Position SummaryInterior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. If Emergency Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, quick-paced environment.Who We AreInterior 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 OfferEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramEmployer paid training/education opportunitiesGenerous Vacation EntitlementEmployer Paid Health BenefitsMunicipal Pension PlanShift PremiumsCompetitive wagesAbout the JobProvides nursing care to emergency patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary teamEnhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providersDemonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practiceMaintains and advances own clinical competenceParticipates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assignedThis is a Relief Part Time (0.50) opportunity until February 17, 2027,
or the return of the incumbent.Shifts of work will be scheduled nights 19:00 to 07:00 hours.About this location/unit:EKRH is located in Cranbrook, British Columbia where we provide hospital services to residents of the East Kootenay Health Service Area and care for over 80,000 patients a year. Our Emergency Department has a 16 bed ED including a Trauma room. Patients in the ED have CTAS scores from 1-5 and our patients range from walking wounded to trauma, pediatrics and psychiatric. Our ED works in conjunction with the High Acuity Response Team and outlying facilities in both receiving and transferring patients. We have a helicopter pad on site with frequent transfers with STARS (Alberta Flight).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?QualficationsGraduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area as required by the position:o Emergency – Advanced preparation in an ED clinical specialty or an equivalent combination of education, training and experienceo Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 yearso Combined Critical Care/Emergency – Advanced preparation in a critical care clinical specialty and 2 years related clinical experience aligned with unit specific competencies or an equivalent combination of education and experienceo Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 3 years