At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide nursing services focused on health promotion and community support.
- Company: Join Interior Health, a leader in public health with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, generous vacation, health benefits, and employer-paid training.
- Other info: Casual position with flexible hours in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in public health nursing.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Public Health Registered Nurse to join our team at the 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 nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion model
- Translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours to diverse individuals, families, and population groups through universal and targeted interventions, programs and advocacy
- Offers services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations to individuals, families and communities
- Inherent in the role are knowledge, skills and abilities specific to health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, social determinants of health and illness, and disease and injury prevention
This is a 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, Monday to Friday with the hours being 08:30 to 16:30. 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. 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?
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Six (6) months recent, related experience in public health nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training experience
- Current valid BC Driver’s License
Registered Nurse in Penticton employer: Interior Health
Interior Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Located in the beautiful city of Kelowna, B.C., we offer a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement in the healthcare sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.
