Room to Grow - Job Listhttp://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/Interior Health is looking for a Community Integration Health Services (CIHS) Manager to be responsible for the delivery of Community Nursing, Chronic Disease and Special Projects within the South Okanagan/Penticton areas. As the CIHS Manager you ensure the coordination and integration of services with other Interior Health programs and identify opportunities for enhancement that will improve service delivery to clients. You identify material, space and financial resources required for the delivery of services and provide critical input to budget development, recommendations for resource allocation and budgetary adjustments. In addition you monitor expenditures and variance reports to ensure that resources are utilized effectively and efficiently. In this position you create a work environment that supports a climate of mutal respect, open communication, teamwork, collaboration, shared learning and innovation all while promoting the Interior Health vision, mission, values and strategic direction.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3790042/8/2012 12:00:00 AM379004Reporting to the Program Leader, Communicable Disease Prevention, the Occupational Health Nurse Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of Occupational Health programs that address biological hazards for at risk employee groups across Interior Health (IH) & Northern Health (NH). These programs include health assessments, monitoring, surveillance and health teaching components in accordance with WCB legislation, PHAC and BCCDC recommendations. Develops linkages with site personnel to foster good working relationships in order to facilitate information gathering in an outbreak management/exposure occurrence. Consults with all levels of personnel and provides guidance for safety to practice based on interpretation and knowledge of occupational health risk factors.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3787322/7/2012 12:00:00 AM378732Interior Health is seeking a Permanent Part Time (0.64 FTE) Social Worker to join its team at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH). The Social Work Department at PRH covers the South Okanagan (Summerland to Princeton) in the areas of Acute, Residential, and Community Care. Are you looking for that enviable work/life balance? This position provides this opportunity with scheduled shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:38 to 17:00. Extra hours or days may be picked up if desired. We are seeking a Social Worker who can bring strong group therapy skills, compassion, and the understanding pertaining to the issues on providing care to an ill family member. This position provides comprehensive, therapeutic, clinical counseling services to patients and families. The focus is on providing care giver support and counseling (i.e. grief and loss, survivors of suicide, psycho-emotional, and social support). The position will help care givers navigate resources, provide therapeutic interventions, and facilitates care giver and grief groups. The caseload varies from one-to-one client support, to weekly care giver groups, to grief groups twice a year. This role also supports coworkers and other interdisciplinary team members and provides vacation relief for team members. Opportunity for growth! Apply Now. Come to Interior Health and experience the difference of working for the public sector.. Where it feels good to give back. Interior Health …for your whole life.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3784692/7/2012 12:00:00 AM378469Exciting Opportunity: As the Allied Health Regional Practice Leader (AHRPL) reporting to the Chief of Professional Practice & Nursing you collaborate with a wide range of individuals and groups within and outside Interior Health (IH) to lead the development, management and communication of region-wide initiatives to support and enhance the quality of care delivered throughout the region. Allied Health practice support includes but is not limited to the work of: dietitians, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, social work, pharmacists, recreational therapy, speech language pathology and others. In this role you will engage in an IH-wide perspective to provide leadership and clinical support to practice initiatives across the sectors and portfolios. As the AHRPL you will participate in the building and enhancement of a practice environment that promotes a culture of excellence and safety, respect and collaboration, accountability, and mastery and discovery. This role supports clinical practice in a way that is caring, innovative, scientific and empowering based on a foundation of leadership and entrepreneurial teamwork. You will develop, enhance and support professional practice councils to promote the sharing of knowledge, monitoring of practice trends and identification of opportunities that promotes innovation and partnerships for practice improvement and standardization of practice. Working in an environment that is often ambiguous, and managing complex projects independently with little supervision can be expected in this role. As a result, you require considerable knowledge of both the health system and the current issues that affect professional practice. Strong project management, change management and facilitation skills are required for this forward focused position.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3784142/7/2012 12:00:00 AM378414Do you have your Power Engineer certificate and are looking for somewhere to apply your knowledge and skills? Are you a strong leader that can identify and take action to address professional development needs? If you answered “yes”, we have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for you as a Supervising Power Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor at Cottonwoods in Kelowna. Cottonwoods is one of the oldest sites in Kelowna, a large single level building surrounded by beautiful grounds and gardens. This facility has 24/7 Nursing care with 153 Residential Care Beds and 60 Convalescent Program with approximately 100 employees. Cottonwoods is located in a lovely residential area close to downtown, Okanagan Lake with many places to shop and dine. Kelowna 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 tours, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming and camping are among the many recreational activities enjoyed by residents here. Exciting Opportunity: As the Supervising Power Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor you will supervises 5th Class Power Engineers, Maintenance Workers and other designated staff. You will perform related administrative duties reviewing and updating standards and procedures to ensure safety practices and procedures are adhered to. You will recommend, plan, design, draft working drawings, and follows through to completion by hospital workers or contracting out renovations and upgrades. This position will also require you to complete estimates for material and labor requirements and costs to makes recommendations regarding budget for assigned area. Operationally you will: • Operates steam, hot water heating boilers, expansible fluid and air conditioning systems, including starting up and shutting down boilers and related pumps, fans, air compressors, pneumatic systems; monitors and adjusts temperature control system, pressure and feed water levels; monitors and records meter and gauge readings to ensure distribution of steam/air heating to designated areas. • Performs maintenance and repair duties in areas such as electrical, painting, mechanical, heating, ventilating, plumbing, etc. • Monitors and adjusts physical plant and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems by operating a variety of mechanical, pneumatic and/or electronic control systems and performing such tasks as altering systems operating parameters and schedules; repairs and calibrates various instrumentation components of the steam and HVAC systems; maintains required documentation. • Performs other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3783712/7/2012 12:00:00 AM378371Interior Health is seeking a Casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work out of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in the beautiful community of Cranbrook, BC. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, hunting, cycling, skiing or fishing, Cranbrook provides all of these activities within minutes of the city. Imagine being able to fit in a relaxing hike at the end of your work day! East Kootenay Regional Hospital is a Regional Referral Center that provides services to approx 80,000 people in the East Kootenays. The 69 bed, 4 floor facility had a large renovation in 2006 to the ED, ACU Admitting and DI area. OR, ACU, ED, Day Care Surgery, Physio, Lab, DI, Pre–surgical Screening, Stress test, Respiratory and Psych are on the first floor. The second floor holds 22 Surgical beds, 4 bed ICU and 4 bed Obstetrical unit as well as the in house Pharmacy. The third floor has 27 medical and 3 pediatric beds as well as Oncology and Renal Dialysis units. The fourth floor is Biomed. EKRH is centrally located 1 km from downtown Cranbrook and very close to all amenities! The duties of the Nuclear Med Tech include preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patient during procedures, preparing, dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitoring area utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposing of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines. Excellent Benefits! Opportunity for growth! Apply Now. Come to Interior Health and experience the difference of working for the public sector.. Where it feels good to give back. Interior Health …for your whole life.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3773432/7/2012 12:00:00 AM377343Interior Health is seeking a Permanent Part Time (0.20 FTE) Physiotherapist to join our team at Golden & District Hospital (GDH). This position will be based in Golden located on the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers. The town of Golden has access to some of the most amazing outdoor activities available in western Canada with world renowned white water rafting, paragliding, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing and hiking on the doorstep. The town of Golden is centrally located only 3 hours from Calgary, 5 hours from Kamloops, and 2 hours from Banff. Golden and District Hospital is a Community Level One hospital with 8 acute beds. The hospital is in the heart of the downtown core and close to all local amenities. Our location population base combined with our unique geographical location, ensures that there is a constant variety of diagnosis and acuity coming through the site which will appeal to a variety of healthcare professionals seeking to combine a challenging work environment and an active lifestyle. As the Physiotherapist, you will provide assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of clients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. Excellent Benefits! Opportunity for growth! Apply Now. Come to Interior Health and experience the difference of working for the public sector.. Where it feels good to give back. Interior Health …for your whole life.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3764412/7/2012 12:00:00 AM376441Interior Health is seeking a Permanent Full Time Dietitian to work out of the Kiro Manor Wellness Centre. The worksite location for this position is in the beautiful community of Trail which is situated on the Columbia River in the Rockies region of British Columbia, 18 kilometers north of the Canada-USA border. The Trail area boasts a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Residents enjoy first class recreational facilities, two excellent golf courses as well as nearby mountain biking, fishing, snowmobiling and skiing. The Dietitian will work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provide nutrition care and support to individuals, patients, residents and groups. Utilizing clinical techniques and knowledge, the Dietitian will provide services through: • Nutrition assessment • Care Planning and Charting • Intervention, goal setting, and monitoring • Counseling and education programs • Consulting and communicating with the multidisciplinary team • Acting as a resource to other health professionals and communities Excellent Benefits! Opportunity for growth! Apply Now. Come to Interior Health and experience the difference of working for the public sector.. Where it feels good to give back. Interior Health …for your whole life.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3757182/7/2012 12:00:00 AM375718Do you consider yourself a seasoned, resilient psychiatric nurse? Do you want a work environment where your opinion matters? Then consider working at Hillside Acute Psychiatric Facility, where everyone is valued within a multi-disciplinary team environment! There currently numerous casual opportunities to come and work at this site. We want you to bring your self-assured, psychiatry nursing skills to us. Hillside is a relatively small site located in Kamloops, BC, highly specialized in mental health services designed for individuals with severe mental illness and who have not responded to treatment. It believes in and strongly supports research and evidenced-based practice. It supports a Multicultural workforce balance. Nurses work 8 or 12 hour shifts, days, evenings or nights. Three programs are offered: Neuropsychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. The average length of stay is 1 to 3 months. Referrals for these programs are received from throughout British Columbia. Staff experience is broad ranging from geriatric, forensics, psychiatric ICU, as well as specialized dementia and brain injury care. Staff education is integral to the success of our programs and education initiatives are provided to increase the knowledge and skills of all staff. In 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.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3780362/6/2012 12:00:00 AM378036Do you have outstanding interpersonal skills, with an excellent ability to communicate with patients and team members? Do you have the knowledge and expertise required to effectively establish Recreation Therapy Programs? We are looking for a Recreation Therapist to join our team at Swan Valley Lodge. As the Recreation Therapy Worker you will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team and are responsible for the implementation and evaluation of an established Recreation Therapy Program. You will carry out established individual or group leisure/recreation therapy programs such as; arts, socio-cultural events, crafts, sports, music, cooking, gardening, and exercises as directed. You will also set up and organize furnishings and equipment for programs and/or special events, porter’s residents to programs, teaches the techniques of related programs to residents, and oversees the resident’s participation and reports problems/changes to supervisor. When attending resident programs outside of the facility and accompanies resident you will check that the resident has appropriate clothing and necessary funds for the outing, and confirm details of the program with the nursing staff or therapist. Along with your organizational skills you will: • Lead individual one to one sessions, groups, and large special events within the established recreation therapy program, adapts programs to meet the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional needs of the residents, completes resident attendance list on a daily basis, and submits to designated supervisor for care conferencing reports and program evaluation. • Assist with promotion and publicizing of programs and or special events, and is responsible for decorating home for seasonal changes. • Assist volunteers and/or students by providing functional direction during programs (1:1, small group, large group or special events). • Perform other related duties as assigned. This is a casual position. Casual employment does not guarantee a set amount of hours and hrs can range from 0 to 37.5 per week.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3779542/6/2012 12:00:00 AM377954Are you a team player, able to work in a fast paced environment while juggling multiple priorities and tasks? Do you have your Nursing Assistant certificate and are look to apply your knowledge and skills? We are looking for an applicant to fill the position; Resident Care Attendant/Activity Worker at Swan Valley Lodge. Exciting Opportunity: As the Resident Care Attendant/Activity Worker you will perform nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to resident care duties relating to activities of daily living, including personal, social, physical and recreational needs. You will transport residents/clients and perform clerical duties. You will also assist residents/clients with meals by preparing residents for meals, serving and/or collecting meal trays, and feeding designated residents/clients (including oral fluids) to ensure residents/clients receive adequate nutrition according to individual care plans and food preferences. Participates in the recreation/activity program including: • Carry out and participates in established resident/client recreation/activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, exercises, large group social interactions, small group skill development, and 1:1 interventions. Teaches the techniques of such activities to the residents/clients as required. Assists the resident/client to optimize participation, oversees the residents’/clients’ activities and reports problems, changes and/or issues arising from the established plan. • Carry out resident/client recreation/activity programs in the community; confirms details of such activities with the appropriate staff, checks that the resident/client has appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity, coordinates the movement of residents/clients during the activity, teaches and assists residents/clients in the techniques of related activities. • drive the supplied vehicle for established community outings according to relevant safety rules, regulations and standards; safely loads and unloads residents/clients on and off the bus; completes and records pre-trip inspection, travel log, and follows established Fleet Guidelines for vehicle cleaning, fuelling, maintenance, and incident reporting. • Observe residents/clients and their environments, and reports unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical and/or cognitive changes. Provides feedback to the appropriate staff regarding the performance and progress of residents/clients. • Perform other related duties. This is a casual position. Casual employment does not guarantee a set amount of hours and hrs can range from 0 to 37.5 per week.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3779532/6/2012 12:00:00 AM377953The choice is yours. If you want to become part of a exceptional team and hone your broad based nursing assistant skills, keep reading.... and apply today to join our care team at 100 Mile House! Exciting Opportunity: As the Resident Care Attendant you will perform nursing procedures such as; taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to resident care duties relating to activities of daily living, including personal, social, physical and recreational needs. You are responsible for a variety of duties related to the general care and comfort of residents/patients including but are not limited to: • Nursing procedures such as: collection of specimens in addition to care duties related to feeding, personal hygiene, transportation of residents/patients, and documentation in the resident/patient medical record • Provides personal care to resident such as assisting the resident with bathing, dressing, care of skin, nails and hair; changing bed and assisting with toilet needs; oversees residents exercise routines as required • Assists residents with meals by preparing residents for meals, serving and/or collecting meal trays, and feeding designated residents (including oral fluids) to ensure residents receive adequate nutrition according to individual care plans and food preferences. • Laundering of stock linens and resident/patient personal clothing and linens • General cleaning of facility • The preparation and service of meals. • Transports, transfers and positions residents utilizing mechanical aides such as wheelchairs and/or lifting devices. • Accompanies residents on outings and during social activities to provide assistance as required. • performs clerical duties. • Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hrs/week. Call for shifts may be on short notice.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3779412/6/2012 12:00:00 AM377941Are you a team player, able to work in a fast paced environment while juggling multiple priorities and tasks? Do you have experience as a Maintenance Worker and are look to apply your knowledge and skills? We are looking for an applicant to fill the position; Maintenance Worker at the Similkameen Health Center. The South Similkameen Health Centre is located in Keremeos in the heart of the Similkameen Valley, which is widely known as the fruit capital of BC. The Similkameen Valley is comprised of a number of cattle and hay ranches, as well it is home to a number of local wineries; an industry that is rapidly growing in the area. Keremoes is known for its long, hot summers and mild winters, which provide excellent growing conditions for apples, apricots, peaches, cherries and tomatoes. Hiking, skiing, rafting and shopping at the many local summer fruit stands are popular leisure pursuits in the area. The Health Centre services a population of approximately 5,000 people encompassing the communities of Keremeos, Cawston, Hedley, and Olalla. The closest acute care hospital is located in Penticton only 47 kilometers away. The South Similkameen Health Centre was built in the year 2000 after much planning and hard work by many local residents. The Health Centre had been a dream for many years and it was only through the persistent efforts of these local residents that the Health Centre was finally built. It is a very unique Health Centre in that it has combined many health care services under one roof. Adjoining the Health Centre is a 14 bed Assisted Living unit which was built in the fall of 2005. At present we are planning for another addition of 13 beds which will form a new specialized unit for Dementia Care. Exciting Opportunity: As the Maintenance Worker you will perform maintenance and repair duties related to buildings, grounds and equipment in one or a variety of areas such as; electrical, plumbing and painting in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. You will identify the nature of equipment and appliances such as wheelchairs, paging systems, toasters, food mixers and blenders with the ability to perform, electrical and mechanical repairs by disassembling motors and equipment, cleaning, oiling, greasing and replacing parts such as brushes, elements, bearings, filters and wires and soldering connections. You will also install items such as timers and switches along with performing safety checks on electrical appliances for defects such as faulty wires and improper grounding. Along with your electrical experience and knowledge of compliance with applicable codes and regulations you will: • Repair furniture such as tables, cupboards and shelves; repairs items such as walls, doors, floors, ceilings and windows by applying materials such as drywall, wood paneling, floor and ceiling coverings and glass; construct items such as shelves and cupboards. • Replace plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets; repairs plumbing fixtures such as water supply lines and waste lines. Install repair kits to taps, equipment. • Apply paint and other finishes by brush, roller and/or spray; removes and replaces coverings such as tiles, linoleum and carpets. • Perform maintenance to heavy duty equipment such as sterilizers, washers, dryers and extractors by disassembling equipment, cleaning, oiling, greasing and replacing items such as filters and reassembling equipment as required. • Assign tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation. • Establish and monitor preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required. • Perform laboring work such as digging trenches, repairing outside grounds, sprinkler system and heads. Cleans storm drains, roof and gutter drains. • Perform other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3776502/6/2012 12:00:00 AM377650Do you enjoy working in a rural community where you get to draw on all of your nursing skills on a daily basis? Do you have broad nursing experiences/education in rural, emergency or perinatal in your career? If yes, apply today to join our team at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie! The Elk Valley Hospital is a busy and challenging rural hospital set in the picturesque Elk Valley. The Elk Valley Hospital has 20-beds and serves as a hub for the South Country and for the Primary and Community Health Centre’s in the neighboring communities of Sparwood and Elkford, respectively. Staff enjoy the professional and recreational opportunities they share with their colleagues, as the Elk Valley boasts world class skiing, biking, fishing and hiking to name a few. Rural community hospitals provide a wide range of services require the Registered Nurse to be competent in multiple clinical settings. 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. Nursing shifts vary and may be 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, 07:00 to 14:40, 15:00 to 23:00 or 23:00 to 07:00.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3773802/6/2012 12:00:00 AM377380Nestled high in the Monashee Mountains, next to Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Park, the community of Revelstoke boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in British Columbia. Historically a railroad town, Revelstoke prides itself on its rich heritage and scenic ambiance. Logging, mining, transportation, government services and tourism form the basis of the town’s economy. Recreational opportunities abound for the outdoor enthusiast here including backcountry hiking, ski touring, heli-skiing, and river rafting. As the Recreation Therapy Worker you will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team and are responsible for the implementation and evaluation of an established Recreation Therapy Program. You will carry out established individual or group leisure/recreation therapy programs such as; arts, socio-cultural events, crafts, sports, music, cooking, gardening, and exercises as directed. You will also set up and organize furnishings and equipment for programs and/or special events, porter’s residents to programs, teaches the techniques of related programs to residents, and oversees the resident’s participation and reports problems/changes to supervisor. When attending resident programs outside of the facility and accompanies resident you will check that the resident has appropriate clothing and necessary funds for the outing, and confirm details of the program with the nursing staff or therapist. Along with your organizational skills you will: • Lead individual one to one sessions, groups, and large special events within the established recreation therapy program, adapts programs to meet the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional needs of the residents, completes resident attendance list on a daily basis, and submits to designated supervisor for care conferencing reports and program evaluation. • Assist with promotion and publicizing of programs and or special events, and is responsible for decorating home for seasonal changes. • Assist volunteers and/or students by providing functional direction during programs (1:1, small group, large group or special events). • Perform other related duties as assigned. The shifts are rotating days and eveningshttp://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3753262/6/2012 12:00:00 AM375326Are you a team player, able to work in a fast paced environment while juggling multiple priorities and tasks? If you answered “yes”, we have an exciting opportunity as a Cleaner at Swan Valley Lodge. Exciting Opportunity: As the cleaner you will perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility to ensure, clean and sanitary conditions in areas such as patient/resident/client rooms, washrooms, corridors, hallways, lounges, offices and common areas used by staff, visitors and patients/residents/clients. You will clean areas such as; floors, stairways, walls, windows, ceilings and walkways by methods such as sweeping, vacuuming, dust mopping, spot washing, and wet washing with mops and buckets and/or mechanical equipment. You may also be required to apply floor finishes and/or buffs floors with mechanical equipment as required. This is a casual position. Casual employment does not guarantee a set amount of hours and hrs can range from 0 to 37.5 per week.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3779222/3/2012 12:00:00 AM377922Interior Health – East Kootenay (EK) Dietitian Services has an exciting permanent part time position available ASAP. This .4 FTE Grade II position in Golden, BC includes the variety and experience of many practice areas including outpatient nutrition counseling, diabetes education, residential, acute care nutrition and some community work. As a sole-charge RD with designated computer and office space, you will be complemented by a friendly inter-disciplinary health care team with weekly acute & community rounds. You will also be supported by an EK Dietitians’ Team of 13 dietitians including a Professional Practice Leader. There is casual work available in Invermere to supplement this position. Become involved with the larger Interior Health Dietitians’ Professional Practice Council, which is working on many group initiatives relating to patient care and professional practice development. Golden offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including back-country & world-class downhill skiing at Kicking Horse, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, river-rafting, and much more. Experience the sights and wilderness of neighbouring National and Provincial Parks - Yoho, Glacier and Bugaboo Parks and Banff National Park in Alberta. Famous for its backcountry wilderness, canyons, spectacular glaciers, craggy mountains and cascading Takakkaw Falls, the Golden area is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. There is also very quick access to Calgary and many ski resorts. Excellent benefits! Opportunity to maximize your skills! Apply today. Come to Interior Health and experience the difference of working for the public sector.. Where it feels good to give back. Interior Health …for your whole life.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3769902/3/2012 12:00:00 AM376990Are you a team player, able to work in a fast paced environment while juggling multiple priorities and tasks? Do you have your Laboratory Assistant certificate and are look to apply your knowledge and skills? We are looking for an applicant to full fill the position; Laboratory Assistant at the Ashcroft Hospital. This position is located in the town of Ashcroft, sometimes referred to as the “Arizona” of Canada with its flowering cactus, rolling hills and desert landscape, Ashcroft is a clean, safe, and prosperous community with thriving mining, forestry, ranching and tourism industries. For outdoor enthusiasts, it offers a wide array of recreational activities from fishing in nearby lakes, to mountain biking to horseback riding “Old West” style. Ashcroft’s mild climate, relaxing lifestyle and lower cost of living appeals to many, including young couples starting out and retirees seeking a relaxing way of life. Exciting Opportunity: As the Laboratory Assistant you will perform 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. You will operate related equipment, enter data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and perform related clerical duties. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hrs/week.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3767632/3/2012 12:00:00 AM376763Are you an experienced Community Care Nurse looking to take your career to the next level? Do you want to become part of a exceptional team and hone your broad based nursing skills, keep reading....and apply today to join our Community Care team in Grand Forks! Grand Forks is located just north of the Canada/United States border in the Thompson Okanagan Region in south central British Columbia. With its tree-lined streets, heritage homes and evidence of the Doukhobour culture, the city is a reminder of times gone by. Forestry, mining, agriculture and tourism form the basis of the local economy with over half a million visitors passing through the region annually. Residents enjoy a wide range of leisure pursuits including fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, golfing, skiing and all types of water sports. Exciting Opportunity: The Community Care Nurse plans, organizes, implements, provides and evaluates nursing and other care services for clients of all ages within community settings. Nursing and other care services means, but is not limited to, assessment of client needs and eligibility for services (facility care, direct nursing care, home support services) health education, care coordination. The Community Care Nurse provides guidance and direction to Community Health Workers on client care issues and works on a collaborative basis with LPN’s and other disciplines and health services in meeting the needs of clients. Shifts are rotating days, week one: Thursday, Friday and week two: Monday, Tueseday and Wednesday 08:30 to 16:15http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3764212/3/2012 12:00:00 AM376421Are you a trained Oncology Nurse looking for an opportunity with a fabulous, easy going team? Do you enjoy living in a picturesque four season recreational community? Come join our exceptional care team at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital! Shuswap Lake General Hospital is located in the town of Salmon Arm, surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space. Salmon Arm has a mild, yet distinct four-season climate, and offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities including arts and cultural events, skiing and hiking. Residents take pride and satisfaction in protecting their quality of life. Salmon Arm’s economy is based upon forestry, agriculture, tourism, commerce, and manufacturing. Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLH) is a community hospital providing 24-hour emergency services, laboratory and radiology services, acute care beds for patient admissions, obstetrical care, and some core physician specialties, such as internal medicine and low complexity general surgery including Ambulatory Care Day Surgery. The Oncology Clinic consists of 3 chairs and the shift times are: days, rotating 08:00 to 14:00. Exciting Opportunity: As the Registered Nurse you will practice in a variety of clinical settings and are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. You will be working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, to ensure the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families. You will demonstrate a specialized body of knowledge and base practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. If you are ready to influence our vision to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services, then a career at Interior Health is right for you.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=3745632/3/2012 12:00:00 AM374563