KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Position Summary If medical nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible, motivated Registered Nurse and passionate about working in Geriatric Medicine. We are currently seeking casual Registered Nurses (RNs) at the Kelowna General Hospital-4East. The successful candidate will work within a cohesive team and bring enthusiasm, adaptability and exceptional critical thinking skills to this fast-paced 32 bed geriatric medical unit. Previous acute medical experience with the elderly patient population and geriatric behaviours would be considered an asset. Shift types are days and nights and shift times are from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours. Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include vacation, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a...

Position Summary An exciting nursing opportunity is available in Kelowna General Hospital’s (KGH) Post Anaesthesia Recovery (PAR)! Kelowna General Hospital PAR is a two site model that includes a total of 22 patient bays to support 14 Operating Rooms. Nursing shifts are attractive as the majority are scheduled Monday to Friday. Shifts are 8 hours with a variety of start times supporting the day/evening/night rotations. If you are a PAR nurse and interested in working in a wonderful location, a new department with advanced technology, and a positive and supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply Today!!! Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving city of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shores of Lake Okanagan in the south central region of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area and boasts all of the amenities of a major centre including fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Wine...

Position Summary We are looking for a patient focused team player to fill the coronary care (CCU) nursing opportunity we have within our expanding team here at Kelowna General Hospital. Our CCU is a 6 bed vented unit and we care for critically ill MI’s, heart failure and preop cardiac surgery patients. Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for critical care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. This is a relief part time (0.66FTE) position until July 26, 2021 or return of incumbent. This position works rotating day/night shifts from 07:30 – 19:45 and 19:30 – 07:45. If this wonderful career opportunity fits your style, we would love to hear from you! Apply Today! Community Profile: Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving city of Kelowna is situated on...

Position Summary If you are a Registered Nurse with Hemodialysis education/training and experience, we have a relief part-time opportunity in our Kelowna team. Reporting to the Manager of Renal Services, the Registered Nurse Hemodialysis provides nursing care and support to patients with chronic kidney disease or kidney related problems utilizing hemodialysis services at Kelowna General Hospital. The primary responsibilities of this position are the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in a primary care setting. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. This is a relief part-time position 0.79fte until...

Position Summary We are looking for a patient focused team player to fill a Critical Care Nursing opportunity that we have within our expanding team here at Kelowna General Hospital. Kelowna General Hospital’s (KGH) Multi-System ICU department consists of 19 patient care beds. RNs work 11.25 hour shifts and there are 14 on day shift and 13 on night shift. Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for Critical Care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. Patient populations include trauma, sepsis, medical, and surgical (orthopedic, neurology, thoracic, vascular, plastics, general). If you would love to work with a progressive and cohesive team, we would love to hear from you! Apply Today! Community Profile: Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving...

Position Summary Kelowna General Hospital’s Emergency Department has grown! We are looking for an experienced Emergency Nurse to join our team of dedicated professionals as we have recently expanded into the brand new Centennial Patient Care Tower in beautiful Kelowna, BC. Interior Health has embarked on an expansion plan to meet increasing demands, expand health services, and enhance patient care in the Okanagan. Construction of the six-storey, Centennial Patient Care Tower was completed in May 2012. It includes a new and expanded emergency department and ambulatory care department, five new operating rooms, a rooftop helipad, an expanded adult inpatient psychiatric unit, and extra space for more patient beds in the future. Kelowna General Hospital is the site of the brand new clinical academic campus for the University of BC Medical School. Our new ER department is quadruple the size of the previous department and features: • Zone 1 (acute): 15 beds and 3...

Position Summary If medical nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated registered nurse; we have an exciting opportunity for you at Kelowna General Hospital! We are seeking a Registered Nurse who has strong acute medical experience, exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in the 6W Medical (Stroke/GI) unit. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. This is a term specific full time opportunity...

Position Summary Registered Nurse, Oncology position now available at Kelowna General Hospital. If you are certified in chemotherapy administration and have a passion for the provision of excellent nursing care for oncology patients and their families; we’d love you to join our awesome team! As a member of our interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse - Oncology is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Registered Nurses are expected to demonstrate a specialized body of knowledge in addition to skills such as strong critical thinking, communication, advocacy and a commitment to high quality, safe patient centered care. This position is a permanent 0.65fte position. Shifts are rotating days from 08:00 to 17:00. This position offers competitive compensation, generous employer paid vacation and a range of benefits and employee services, to support you at every stage of your career. Interior Health is an...

Position Summary If medical nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated registered nurse; we have an exciting opportunity for you at Kelowna General Hospital! We are seeking a Registered Nurse who has strong acute medical experience, exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in this vascular, plastics and ENT surgical unit. A 36 bed unit with 1 overflow bed that can have us at 37 patients. 3E is a team based nursing unit with 4 RN/LPN teams, as well as an RN/LPN float for day shift, and an RN float on night shift. This unit specializes in complex wound care, tracheotomies and plastic surgery. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting...

Position Summary If rehabilitation nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated Registered Nurse, we have great casual opportunities to join our team at the Kelowna General Hospital! The Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and...

Position Summary We are looking for a patient focused team player to fill the coronary care (CCU) nursing opportunity we have within our expanding team here at Kelowna General Hospital. Our CCU is a 6 bed vented unit and we care for critically ill MI’s, heart failure and preop cardiac surgery patients. Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for critical care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. This is a relief part time (0.83FTE) position until September 2021 or return of incumbent. This position works rotating day/night shifts from 07:30 – 19:45 and 19:30 – 07:45. If this wonderful career opportunity fits your style, we would love to hear from you! Apply Today! Community Profile: Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving city of Kelowna is...

Position Summary Kelowna General Hospital is currently seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician. Do you have a Pharmacy Technician certificate and current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia? Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. As a registered Pharmacy Technician, you will be directly responsible for an expanded scope of technical functions related to prescription preparation and processing. You will operate in accordance with competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of B.C., and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. This is a relief full time opportunity available on our team until the return of the incumbent. Shift...

Position Summary Interior Health’s Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) invites applications for the role of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ophthalmology - Surgical. KGH is looking for knowledgeable LPNs with advanced preparation in the clinical specialty perioperative nursing and one year recent, related clinical experience. KGH is a tertiary hospital is the region’s main referral centre offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 ED visits yearly. Ophthalmology services include cataract surgery, glaucoma, macular degeneration, strabismus repair, and vitrectomy. As member of the KGH surgical services’ team, you will coordinate and oversee the overall care of the client and set priorities, provide clinical expertise and leadership for the plan of care, plan and implement health care treatments and interventions, and assign and delegate tasks as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team. Reporting to Manger, Clinical Operations...

Position Summary Do you have a Pharmacy Technician certificate and current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia? Kelowna General Hospital is currently seeking casual Pharmacy Technicians to join their team. Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. As a registered Pharmacy Technician, you will be directly responsible for an expanded scope of technical functions related to prescription preparation and processing. You will operate in accordance with competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of B.C., and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. Once hired into a casual role, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings...

Position Summary Great Opportunity!! Kelowna General Hospital is currently seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician. Do you have a Pharmacy Technician certificate and current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia? Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! At Interior Health we provide room-to-grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. As a registered Pharmacy Technician, you will be directly responsible for an expanded scope of technical functions related to prescription preparation and processing. You will operate in accordance with competency guidelines and standards of practice as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of B.C., and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. This is a relief full time opportunity available on our team until the return of...

Position Summary We are looking for a patient focused team player to fill a Critical Care Nursing opportunity that we have within our expanding team here at Kelowna General Hospital. Kelowna General Hospital’s (KGH) Multi-System ICU department consists of 19 patient care beds. RNs work 11.25 hour shifts and there are 14 on day shift and 13 on night shift. This is a rotating days and nights relief full time position until November 2021 or return of incumbent. Our department provides an exceptional professional environment for Critical Care nursing and our nurses have excellent clinical and communication skills, high commitment of professionalism and commitment as team players. We have a future of unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. Patient populations include trauma, sepsis, medical, and surgical (orthopedic, neurology, thoracic, vascular, plastics, general). If you would love to work with a progressive and cohesive team, we would love to hear...

Position Summary We are seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse to join our high functioning and supportive NICU team at Kelowna General Hospital. We are looking for nurses who brings effective problem solving skills, are highly motivated, and can work well in a team environment. Kelowna General Hospital’s Women’s and Children’s Services Department is major referral centre for Interior Health. With five birthing rooms and 19 obstetrical beds, it sees 1,650+ deliveries a year. The perinatal department operates 24/7 with three RNs in labour and delivery (plus a Triage RN that works 1130—1930 Monday to Friday; and 0730—1930 Saturday and Sunday) and four RNs in Antepartum/Postpartum/Gyne Surgery at any given time. Nursing staff work in all areas and work Days (07:30 to 19:30) and Nights (19:30 to 07:30). The NICU department is one of two Level 2b or Tier 4 NICU’s in Interior Health caring for neonates less than or equal to 30 weeks gestation. It has 12 funded beds as...

Position Summary Do you have front-line clerical experience and wish to work at the leading edge of healthcare to maximize your skills and be part of a dynamic team? Interior Health is seeking a Permanent Full Time Medical Transcriptionists applications. Apply Today! When you apply, please ensure you include the following documentation for your application to be considered: • A current Typing Test 60 wpm or greater completed within past 48 months from a recognized institution, (ON-LINE TESTS NOT ACCEPTED); • Your Medical Transcription Certificate – please note stand-alone courses in medical transcription are NOT equivalent to graduation from a Medical Transcription Certificate program; • Your Resume indicating one year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; • A Cover Letter stating your availability to work in which worksite(s), to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the...

Position Summary Interior Health’s Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) invites applications for the role of Registered Nurse (RN), Perioperative (Operating Room). KGH is looking for knowledgeable Operating Room RNs with advanced preparation in the clinical specialty perioperative nursing and one year recent, related clinical experience. KGH is a tertiary hospital is the region’s main referral centre offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 ED visits yearly. As member of the KGH surgical services’ team, you will coordinate and oversee the overall care of the client and set priorities, provide clinical expertise and leadership for the plan of care, plan and implement health care treatments and interventions, and assign and delegate tasks as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team. Reporting to Manger, Clinical Operations Operating Room, you will draw upon your ability to establish therapeutic relationships through the use...