At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide prenatal/postnatal care and support to families in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join Interior Health, a leader in community health and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, generous vacation, health benefits, and employer-paid training.
- Other info: Work in beautiful Penticton, surrounded by stunning outdoor activities and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of new parents and their children.
- Qualifications: Must be a reliable and motivated Registered Nurse with public health experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Public Health Registered Nurse to join our Early Maternity team at Penticton Health Centre in Penticton, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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
- 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
- Provides prenatal/postnatal assessments, counseling, and referral to effect a healthy and safe maternal/child transition from hospital to community.
- Provides expectant and new parents with breastfeeding support, anticipatory guidance and nursing care and teaches treatment procedures to promote infant and self-care.
- Coordinates PHN services with those of community services and agencies by liaising with physicians, hospitals, social workers and other community services and agencies, organizing and presenting client information in case conferences, arranges joint home visits with colleagues and/or other professionals.
- Provides health education and health promotion services in homes, communities, to individuals, families and groups to increase knowledge regarding health, promote health behavior change and encourage self-care by assessing educational/information needs, applying adult education principles and techniques, preparing childbearing educational material, conducting educational sessions, conducting health promotion campaigns and acting as a resource/advisory capacity to others such as professionals and support workers through explanation, compiling handouts and pamphlets based on standard of care.
The population this position focuses on is childbearing and childrearing families in the prenatal/postnatal period.
Casual opportunity
Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis. Shifts of work will be scheduled days with the shift times being 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements.
About this Location
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. 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?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Public Health/Maternity Care in Penticton employer: Interior Health Authority
Interior Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes meaningful change in healthcare while offering a flexible work environment across the beautiful Interior Health region. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training, competitive remuneration, and a supportive work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about quality improvement and patient care. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and inclusivity, where your contributions can truly make a difference.
