Room To Grow - Job Listhttp://www.interiorhealth.caIn accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric 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) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides: nursing care to psychiatric 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; maintains and advances own clinical competence; participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. Shift Type/Times: Days, Evenings (07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00) with rotating days off. Note: This unionized position is being posted internally and externally. As required by the Collective Agreement, this job vacancy will undergo an internal application selection process before the consideration of external applicants.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2382217/31/2010 12:00:00 AM238221In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and under the direction of the Professional Practice Leader (or designate) performs medical transcriptions of surgical, pathology, cytology, autopsy and bone marrow reports, distributes documents, and maintains the quality and integrity of health records. Performs related clerical dutieshttp://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2383087/30/2010 12:00:00 AM238308In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, under the general direction of the Community Administrator or Designate, the incumbent performs a variety of administrative support functions such as word processing, composing routine correspondence, typing reports and documents from notes and recording devises, answering general inquiries related to programs and policies, data entry, filing and photocopying.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2381837/30/2010 12:00:00 AM238183Please include updated resume. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients/residents/clients. Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2380547/30/2010 12:00:00 AM238054In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the direction of a Radiologist, performs a variety of technical procedures and special duties that utilize radionuclides to image the physiology of target areas and to treat various conditions and diseases. Shift Type/Times: Days as required (07:00 to 14:35, 08:00 to 15:45, 09:00 to 16:40) with rotating days off.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2380517/30/2010 12:00:00 AM238051In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Community Hospital Liaison 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. Cradled within tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior and a popular destination for visitors of all kinds. Square dancing jubilees, wineries, ideal windsurfing spots, golf courses or simply relaxing on one of Penticton’s fabulous sandy beaches, Penticton has it all. Whether you climb aboard the S.S. Sicamous or the Kettle Valley Railway, you will enjoy all of the amenities this town has to offer. Under the direction of the Director Home and Community Care Programs, this position assesses the needs of clients that have been identified by acute care staff as requiring complex discharge planning to Home and Community Care Programs. The Community Hospital Liaison nurse provides consultation and advice on resources available and assists in linking these clients to appropriate Community Care resources. Meets with health professionals, clients, and families to develop appropriate discharge care plans, and authorizes community care services for client on discharge as appropriate to facilitate a timely discharge from hospital. Familiarizes hospital staff with Community Care programs, and provides input on Community Care clients to the acute care team to support integrated client care for community clients.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2379727/30/2010 12:00:00 AM237972In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric 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) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides: nursing care to psychiatric 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; maintains and advances own clinical competence; participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2377787/30/2010 12:00:00 AM237778Known as the Silver City, and previously known as Trail Creek, Trail is one of BC’s most important economic centers. Excellent swimming, powder skiing, nature walks along the mountain trail, and bountiful fishing are all minutes away. This is a great place to raise a family, as Trail boasts an excellent community atmosphere with distinctive character, having an ‘Old World Feel’. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, working under general supervision and practicing in accordance with the standards of professional practice and the vision and values of Interior Health, performs radiographic/fluoroscopic and related duties working in conjunction with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2379707/29/2010 12:00:00 AM237970Sparwood offers an incomparable lifestyle for you, your business, your retirement or recreation. Great economic potential; affordable housing; a clean, attractive community; excellent recreation facilities; low Municipal Taxes; unparalleled outdoor activities; and breathtaking scenery are only a few qualities that Sparwood has to offer. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, and under the functional direction of the Rural/Remote clinical supervisor, provides assessment, assertive case management, short-term treatment, urgent response, crisis intervention, and psychogeriatric support to adults who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, psychological and/or psychiatric illnesses; provides individual and group therapy within Mental Health Programs, plus evaluation and quality assurance approaches that are based on Best Practices in BC; maintains required written reports and other related duties.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2379277/29/2010 12:00:00 AM237927Nestled between the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains, Creston boasts quiet side streets, beautiful murals, galleries and stores and routinely experiences ideal weather. If you are seeking to relocate, Creston has a complete range of services and facilities which provide for a comfortable and satisfying lifestyle. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients/residents/clients. Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2377997/29/2010 12:00:00 AM237799Vernon is a major vacation destination for those flocking to the Okanagan Valley and is one of those rare cities where unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational and cultural activities combine to create an exceptional quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The rocky, forested headlands and sheltered, sandy bays await you on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just a few miles south of Vernon. This is an area of undulating bench land dominated by stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, set between the rolling hills of the Thompson Plateau to the west and the peaks of the Monashee Mountains to the east. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, 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 humanities.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2376257/29/2010 12:00:00 AM237625In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the guidance of the Occupational Health Nurse Specialist, this temporary position will coordinate the staff immunization program at various sites within the Health Authority e.g. Health Units; Hospitals, community clinics and long term care sites. This will include ordering of supplies, promoting the campaign, scheduling clinics and organizing/conducting the actual clinics. Shift Type/Times: Days (08:00 to 16:00) with Saturdays, Sundays, and Stats off.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2379177/28/2010 12:00:00 AM237917In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and working under general supervision, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians’ orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient/resident appointments, arranging patient/resident tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, telephone answering, assembling/maintaining patient/resident charts and performing keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2377277/28/2010 12:00:00 AM237727In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and instruments for various areas of the hospital; and performs related clerical duties and record keeping. Shift Type/Times: Days, Nights (06:45 to 14:45, 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 11:00 to 19:00, 23:00 to 07:00) with rotating days off. Coverage of relief to commence as soon as possible. Note: Relief positions provide interim coverage for a current Interior Health employee who is on a leave of absence. Employees in relief positions revert to Casual employment status upon the return of the incumbent. Note: This unionized position is being posted internally and externally. As required by the Collective Agreement, this job vacancy will undergo an internal application selection process before the consideration of external applicants.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2376737/28/2010 12:00:00 AM237673The Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre, Kelowna, is one of Canada's most popular vacation destinations and home of the legendary Ogopogo, the Okanagan’s own version of the Loch Ness Monster. With such a perfect lakeshore community, it is easy to believe that Kelowna is known to some as the Summer City. Summer smiles and glistening water year round will entice you to explore this amazing community. If you enjoy water sports - sailing, house boating, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing - you may never want to leave Kelowna. Downtown Kelowna offers a spectacular landscape of lake, mountains and parks, with a wide range of cafés, continental and ethnic restaurants and noisy nightclubs to choose from as well as unique shops and boutiques, heritage buildings and modern architecture, art galleries and museums, music and live theatre, and even a symphony and ballet. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Emergency Medicine acts as a clinical pharmacy resource by providing consultation services to internal and external health care professionals and organizations in the pharmacotherapy related to Emergency Medicine. Develops, plans, organizes and evaluates clinical programs, quality assurance activities, administrative support, teaching, and research activities, and provides and oversees the provision of pharmaceutical care relating to the pharmacotherapy of Emergency patients. This pharmacist will support departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders and managers, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2369047/28/2010 12:00:00 AM236904Vernon is a major vacation destination for those flocking to the Okanagan Valley and is one of those rare cities where unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational and cultural activities combine to create an exceptional quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The rocky, forested headlands and sheltered, sandy bays await you on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just a few miles south of Vernon. This is an area of undulating bench land dominated by stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, set between the rolling hills of the Thompson Plateau to the west and the peaks of the Monashee Mountains to the east. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of duties within the Laboratory such as taking blood samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine lab tests, distributing specimens to Laboratory departments and outside Laboratories, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties. Performs ECG testing as required.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2353747/28/2010 12:00:00 AM235374In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the general supervision of the Manager, Residential Services, the Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates resident care for residents and for clients of the Adult Day Program as required. Working in a collaborative relationship with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of resident-centered care by assisting individual residents and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates knowledge of Gerontologic principles of nursing practice and practices in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses’ of BC (CRNBC) Standards for Practice, and established organizational policies and procedures.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2349217/28/2010 12:00:00 AM234921In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric 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) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. Under the direction of the Coordinator and as a member of the program team, provides direct care to program, participates with various mental health issues by utilizing a variety of modalities/therapies, consults and educates in the area of mental health nursing and contributes to the development of the program. Shift Type/Times: Days, Nights (08:30 to 22:30, 22:30 to 08:30) with rotating days off.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2376357/27/2010 12:00:00 AM237635In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs duties related to the preparation and cooking of food items; portioning and serving food, washing and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and designated cooking/work stations.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2375307/27/2010 12:00:00 AM237530Cradled within tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior and a popular destination for visitors of all kinds. Square dancing jubilees, wineries, ideal windsurfing spots, golf courses or simply relaxing on one of Penticton’s fabulous sandy beaches, Penticton has it all. Whether you climb aboard the S.S. Sicamous or the Kettle Valley Railway, you will enjoy all of the amenities this town has to offer. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Community Home Care 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. Under the general direction of the Manager, Community Programs and Quality Initiatives, the position uses independence and initiative to plan, organize, implement and evaluate professional nursing care for clients of all ages with chronic, acute, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs in community settings; services include assessment, direct medical-surgical nursing care, case management, health teaching, support consultation, liaison and referral in a case management context; ensures that the model of client self care and independence is maintained; participates in the administration of all Acts and Regulations applicable to nursing functions; may supervise ancillary staff.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2374647/27/2010 12:00:00 AM237464