Room to Grow - Job Listhttp://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/Are you looking to apply your nursing skills where you can make a difference in your community? Look no further, Home and Community Care in Merritt is currently seeking nurses for casual opportunities! Merritt Home & Community Care (HCC) nursing provides 7-day-a-week non-emergency professional nursing services to people within the community. Services include assessment of nursing care needs and consultation, for residential care or support at home, and direct nursing care such as palliative care, wound care, IV therapy, and teaching. Nursing services are provided while encouraging independence and self-management. HCC nurses have a blended role with Long Term Care and work day shifts, 08:30 - 16:10. A sleep bed may be available for Casual Nurses willing to commute from nearby communities. The Community Care Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, implements, provides, and evaluates nursing and other services for clients in the community setting by assessing client needs, establishing patient care plans, delivering treatment and providing support and health education as required. Liaises with the client, caregiver, physician, health care providers and other agencies in order to arrange long-term care, nursing care, home support, or other service delivery to clients.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4060965/18/2012 12:00:00 AM406096If you are passionate and experienced in mental health nursing, specifically with an adolescent population, apply today to join our team at Royal Inland Hospital Adolescent Psychiatry. Adolescent Psychiatry at RIH is a tertiary mental health program consisting of 2 beds on the pediatric unit. There is one nurse per 2 youth, supported by psychiatrists, mental health and pediatric teams. 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. Nursing shifts are rotating days and nights, 07:30 -19:30 or 19:30 - 07:30. Additional casual opportunities may be available for the right candidate in either the pediatric or acute psychiatry units.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4060355/18/2012 12:00:00 AM406035Are 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 100 Mile House! The Community Care Nurses assesses, plans, organizes, implements, provides, and evaluates nursing and other services for clients in the community setting by assessing client needs, establishing patient care plans, delivering treatment and providing support and health education as required. Liaises with the client, caregiver, physician, health care providers and other agencies in order to arrange long-term care, nursing care, home support, or other service delivery to clients.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4053075/18/2012 12:00:00 AM405307We are seeking a leader with a positive attitude, whose priority is to coordinate the BC Early Hearing Program within Interior Heatlh, while building a successful career of your own. Based in the Vernon Health Unit, the Audiology Services Consultant is responsible for the development, strategic implementation, monitoring and evaluation of audiology services across Interior Health. The Consultant provides clinical supervision, consultation and professional practice support to field Audiology staff, Assistant Directors, Community Managers related to the human, financial, material resources, educational needs and assists with risk management, quality improvement and project initiatives. The Audiology Services Consultant is a member of the Early Childhood Development Team and contributes to the development of the strategic direction and initiatives for Early Childhood Development. The Audiology Services Consultant fosters and maintains effective liaisons and working relationships with a range of internal stakeholders and external organizations, agencies, institutions etc to further the promotion of hearing conservation and early detection and intervention for children and vulnerable populations with hearing loss within Interior Health. The Audiology Services Consultant assists with risk management, quality improvement and project initiatives. Some clinical aduiology duties are requried within the Vernon Health Unit. There is a minimal travel requirement with this position. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides clinical supervision, consultation, training and advice to field audiology staff; conducts performance appraisals for the Audiologists as it relates to their clinical practice. 2. Acts as a clinical resource to Assistant Directors, Community Managers and others regarding the human, material and financial resources and educational needs pertaining to audiology staff and recommends strategies to address needs. 3. Develops, monitors and evaluates audiology services including policies, procedures and practice standards considering available evidence, best practice approaches, available technology and aligned with the broader Public Health and Prevention Services and ECD plans. 4. Develops, maintains, coordinates implementation and evaluates an audiology service plan addressing the audiology needs of children and vulnerable populations (e.g. mentally challenged adults) within the Health Authority. 5. Provides professional clinical assistance to Assistant Directors, Community Managers and others as it relates to risk management, quality improvement and project initiatives. 6. Oversees and utilizes electronic and other information system(s) to collect, analyze and interpret service information as an integral part of service planning and quality review; prepares reports on a routine or as needed basis 7. Participates as a member of the Prevention Services ECD team contributing to the development and implementation of the Interior Health ECD vision, mission and strategic direction and initiatives. This may include project management for a specific ECD service area. 8. Forms effective liaisons and working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to further the delivery of audiology services 9. Participates on various professional, planning and program related committee both within and outside the Health Authority as a senior clinical expert and contributor to decision making. 10. Initiates, facilitates, coordinates and participates in relevant research projects. What we offer: • Dedication to effective, quality care, and patient advocacy • Leadership committed to teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and quality • Interdisciplinary colleagues who put patients and clients at the centre of care • Continuous education opportunities to help maintain competency and growth in a clinical specialty • Competitive benefits and relocation support • Leadership skill development programs that prepare you for various levels of management • A balanced lifestyle that allows you to be at your favourite recreational activity within minutes of shift end Make a Difference. Love Your Work. 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=3938385/18/2012 12:00:00 AM393838Have you developed your knowledge and skills in office administration and are just looking for somewhere to fully apply this experience? If you answered “yes”, we have an exciting opportunity as Clerk/Receptionist. The Receptionist/Clerk performs a variety of receptionist and administrative support functions in accordance with Interior Health policies and procedures such as receiving visitors, telephone answering, completing client documentation, word processing, data entry, accounting, scheduling appointments, preparing routine correspondence and reports, filing, and operating office equipment. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs reception duties such as answering telephones, directing calls, receiving and relaying messages, receiving and directing visitors. As required, relays patient/resident information to appropriate source such as physician’s offices, diagnostic departments, other treatment facilities, etc. Responds to general inquiries from staff, public, and others, exercising discretion in the release of information. Maintains contact directories. Refers problems to the Manager or designate as required. • Maintains information on admissions, discharges and follow up of clients, residents and/or families, and prepares any necessary documentation such as admission, discharge and follow up reports. Maintains a spread sheet for statistical information on referrals and their disposition. • Performs data entry functions for a variety of registries and databases by entering information into software programs in accordance with established guidelines/procedures. • Liaises with Staffing Services, the Manager and employees regarding shift coverage, pay enquiries, overtime forms and vacation leave to ensure proper paperwork is processed. Assist with timekeeping by performing duties such as distributing/collecting workflow sign in sheets according to established procedures as required and updating facility casual call in records and schedules by typing information as directed. • In accordance with established policies and procedures performs duties such as: inputting charges/payments against trust/comfort accounts into GoldCare system; receiving payments for a variety of patient bills and sundry accounts; recording payments in cash journals and/or summary sheets; and issuing change and receipts. • In accordance with established policies and procedures performs duties such as: balancing cash daily against receipts; preparing and making bank deposits; preparing cash reports; balancing cash journals and/or summary sheets; preparing computerized deposit listings; maintaining and balancing petty cash and/or float(s) and making disbursement, as required. Updates spreadsheets and completes and forwards required forms in accordance with established procedures. Assists with the input of approved general journal entries as directed. Notifies accounts receivable department of overdue accounts in accordance with established procedures. 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=4061155/17/2012 12:00:00 AM406115Have you completed the Nursing Unit Clerk program? Are you a team player, able to maintain confidentiality while juggling multiple priorities and tasks? If you answered “yes”, than Interior Health invites you to be a part our leading health organization we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Nursing Unit Assistant in Invermere. Exciting Opportunity: 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. The shifts are rotating days and evenings. 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=4061145/17/2012 12:00:00 AM406114Bring your nursing skills and come join the team at Arrow Lakes Hospital - enjoy all that Nakusp has to offer! Nakusp is a vibrant, friendly rural community, where diverse economic activity exists in harmony with the natural environment and encourages healthy lifestyles. From breathtaking scenery and relaxing hot springs, to fabulous golf, plentiful fishing, great hiking trails, and helicopter skiing just to name a few. A vibrant business community is at your fingertips, with all amenities only minutes away. Arrow Lakes Hospital is a 6 bed acute care and 18 bed residential facility serving a population of about 5,000. Services provided from the Arrow Lakes Hospital are: Acute Care, 24/7 ER, Mental Health & Addictions Services, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, Radiology, Home Care, Residential Care, Physiotherapy, Infusion Clinic and visiting specialists. 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=4053995/17/2012 12:00:00 AM405399Are you a team player who’s flexible, willing to learn, and motivated to provide a high quality of care? Come join the rehabilitation team at Interior Health! Interior Health is seeking a Casual Physiotherapist. This casual position offers shifts within an acute care setting at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) and residential care setting at Cottonwoods Care Centre. Kelowna General Hospital is a full tertiary service site that encompasses all rehabilitation care including full speech language-pathology, neuro-psychology, prosthetics and orthotics, and more. The rehabilitation department is a multi-disciplinary department with four physiatrists. There are lots of exciting changes in the physiotherapy department with the Cardiac Open Heart commencing at KGH in December 2012. This position is a great opportunity for a New Grad physiotherapist, as there is room for mentoring and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from other experienced physiotherapists in both an acute and residential setting. You will find mentors, professional growth, and have the option to build seniority to transfer to other areas. The KGH Physiotherapy department operates 12 hours per day, 7 days per week with on-call shifts. Staff are scheduled to work every second weekend. The Acute care setting at KGH include ortho, medical/surgical, emergency, ICU, in-patient rehab, out-patients, and any others. The Residential care setting at Cottonwoods includes convalescent. This casual position rotation will include weekends. Casuals are guaranteed 80% of full time hours. 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=3737515/17/2012 12:00:00 AM373751Are you a team player, able to maintain confidentiality while juggling multiple priorities and tasks? If you answered “yes”, we have may have an exciting opportunity as a Pharmacy Assistant at Royal Inland Hospital. Exciting Opportunity: The Pharmacy Assistant assists with various aspects of the Pharmacy Department Operation. This position performs computer order entry of medication orders, packaging and distribution of unit dose medications, as well as specified inventory control and statistical reporting activities and other related clerical functions. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs computer Order Entry by keyboarding prescription information into the computer under the supervision of a Pharmacist, generating prescription and Medication Administration Record labels where required. • Answers telephones, responding to routine inquiries, re-directing calls and/or taking messages in accordance with the established procedures. Files doctor’s order sheets and performs other related clerical functions. • Picks interim dose medications for inspection by the Pharmacist. • Assembles unit dose and multidose medications as indicated by the computer generated refill lists and fills patient-specific drawers with required medications. • Porters interim doses and unit dose cart exchanges to the Nursing Units, returning any unused medications to Pharmacy • Fills requisitions for and delivers narcotics and wardstock medications to Nursing Units, in accordance with established procedures, maintaining records of all transactions. • Pre-packages unit dose medications by operating the Automatic Tablet Counting/Packaging Machine. Cleans and maintains the ATC machine by refilling tablet canisters, replacing printer ribbons and replenishing paper supplies as required. • Boxes packaged medications intended for off-site facilities according to established procedures for Pharmacist's inspection and authorization for distribution. • Replenishes Night Cupboard Stock in accordance with the established procedures. Prepares and issues wardstock and Narcotic orders as needed. • Compounds non-sterile products such as solutions, creams etc. under the close supervision of the Pharmacist. 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=4061415/16/2012 12:00:00 AM406141An Occupational Therapist is needed to join Rocky Mountain Lodge in providing health care services to all ages in community care setting. Community Health Centres offers a variety of services in one location. The types of services delivered depend on patient needs and on whether comparable services are available nearby. Centres that offer one type of specialized outpatient care procedure (such as eye surgery) are classified based on that service. Occupational Therapists are integral members of the health care team at Rocky Mountain Lodge (RML). Community Health Centres do not have acute care beds, but may provide: basic laboratory and radiology; urgent care; outpatient ambulatory care; community services; long term residential care services; and/or on-site doctors’ offices. The Occupational Therapist delievers services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients (‘the client’) and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The Occupational Therapists at RML are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable group with varied interests and expertise. They form a cohesive, supportive team and provide quality client-centered care. They also enjoy a good balance between work, leisure, and family. Advanced technology, communities of practice, with excellent educational opportunities for continuous learning, Interior Health is flourishing with opportunities for Occupational Therapists. With vacation time that will be the envy of others, you can explore this beautiful region and what it has to offer. Make a Difference. Love Your Work. Apply today!http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4056615/16/2012 12:00:00 AM405661Exciting Opportunity: The Laundry Worker performs a variety of duties for Laundry Services such as operating and loading/unloading designated equipment, and collecting, weighing, sorting and preparing linens in accordance with established standards and procedures. This position may also provide supervision to designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, and determining related training and orientation requirements. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hrs/week. Work hours are 715am - 630pm, rotating days.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4055845/16/2012 12:00:00 AM405584Are you a passionate Ultrasonographer looking for Room to Grow both personally and professionally? Do you want a rewarding and meaningful career where you can be a part of a leading health organization? Explore Interior Health where we understand the value of having a solid work/life balance. Join our team of over 18,000 health care workers who make a difference in other people’s lives while they enhance their own. An exciting Ultrasonographer opportunity is available in Nelson, BC; a small city with big personality. Situated in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, people come here for the alpine skiing, nordic skiing, mountain biking, hiking, boating, golf, and for the most active arts and culture scene in the Kootenay Rockies. This position is based in Kootenay Lake Hospital (KLH). KLH is a Community Hospital offering healthcare services including surgical, inpatient and emergency. This position performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties working in collaboration with radiologists/cardiologists, physicians and other health care professionals. Our Diagnostic Imaging Department includes Ultrasound services, such as OB/Gyne, Small Parts, MSK (Shoulders), Abdominal, Breast, Echo, and Vascular. Diagnostic Mammography inlcuding Stereotactic, Biopsies, and Bone Densitometry. We have four rooms where two have Echo capacity. We operate Monday through Friday (08:00 to 16:42 hours). We are fortunate to have staff that is very diverse in age, experience, background and interests. The department provides educational opportunities to high school / college students contemplating enrolling in Ultrasound or Medical Radiography Programs by encouraging volunteer observation. We offer: Relocation Allowance Assistance Vacation Time Second to None Excellent Benefits and Generous Pension Plan State-of-the-Art Technology A Variety of Work Strong Team Approach Opportunities for On-Going Education and Career Growth Excellent benefits! Opportunity to maximize your skills! An organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply today! Interior Health has the perfect work/life balance.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4050645/16/2012 12:00:00 AM405064Are you a passionate Ultrasonograhper looking for Room to Grow both personally and professionally? Do you want a rewarding and meaningful career where you can be a part of a leading health organization? Explore Interior Health where we understand the value of having a solid work/life balance. Join our team of over 18,000 health care workers who make a difference in other people’s lives while they enhance their own. An exciting Ultrasonographer opportunity is available in Vernon, BC; a family-friendly community with more than 100 lakes within a one-hour drive, world-class golf, outstanding mountain biking, and great beaches and trails. This position is based in Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is one of four service area hospitals within Interior Health’s network of health care facilities. It serves approximately 86,000 residents residing within the areas of Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Spallumcheen, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke and Nakusp. Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) recently opened a new patient care tower. The Polson Tower adds a total of 231,000 square feet of space to the VJH site. Programs and services have been consolidated and modernized to improve health service delivery and includes expanded Emergency and Ambulatory Care departments, new Intensive Care and Coronary Care units, new larger Operating Rooms, and a new Women’s and Children’s Health Services department. For more information about Interior Health’s Kelowna and Vernon Hospital Projects, visit BuildingPatientCare.ca. Our Ultrasound Department offers four rooms, one of which is a dedicated ECHO unit, one the does half ECHO and half general, and the other two rooms do general and biopsies. We have a good range of outpatient exams throughout the day mixed in with inpatients and ER cases and biopsies. We work Monday to Friday 8-4:30 and try to do a day shift on Saturday’s if we can, otherwise on-call until 20:00 hours every night. Techs do one week of call at a time and have no issues of trading if need be. This position performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures/examinations and related duties working in collaboration with radiologists/cardiologists, physicians and other health care professionals. Procedures/examinations consist of General Ultrasound (AB, OB/GYNE), Vascular Ultrasound (Cartoids, Leg Daplers, extremity work), Biopsies/Drainage, Breast, Small Parts, and Portable Exams. We offer: Relocation Allowance Assistance Vacation Time Second to None Excellent Benefits and Generous Pension Plan State-of-the-Art Technology A Variety of Work Strong Team Approach Opportunities for On-Going Education and Career Growth Make a Difference! Love Your Work! Apply today!http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4021505/16/2012 12:00:00 AM402150Are you passionate about leading others and working within a leadership team? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others by promoting high quality licensed care? Do you want a rewarding and interesting career where you can be a part of a leading health organization? Public Health Protection Services is seeking a Team Leader, Licensing, who is a stong collaborator in building relationships with stakeholders, whose priority is to manage and deliver consistent, quality services and strategies to reduce risk and improve health. This position is responsible for the Residential Care Portfolio and the supervision of Licensing Officers within the portfolio. Our purpose is to promote the health, safety and well being of children and adults in residential care facilities. Travel is involved in supervising staff in various worksites (i.e. Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna, Nelson and Cranbrook). Overnight stays are required (approximately once a month or everything other month) and is flexible within your own schedule. The Team Leader, Licensing, leads a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals to promote high quality licensed care, health and safety risk reduction and responsible administration of relevant legislation in licensed care facilities. This position participates in internal program planning, liaises with Interior Health and community stakeholders and client groups to ensure those plans are responsive to identified needs, and provides leadership to implement those plans. Typical Tasks and Duties: • Coordinates day-to-day operations • Supervises staff and evaluates staff performance • Ensures that services are consistently delivered and that reasonable steps are taken to ensure identified health and safety risks are appropriately mitigated • Contributes to the management of financial, technical and human resources through participation in program planning processes and budget monitoring This is an opprotunity to really make a meaningful difference to our residents in healthcare and to work with a team that helps ensure individuals receive the best possible care. The work is very, very interesting and there is no such thing as a typical day! For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful natural setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, come to Interior Health and join our quest to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of BC. Make a Difference! Love Your Work! Apply today!http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4014385/16/2012 12:00:00 AM401438Do you want to live, work, and play in a rural community? Do you value and appreciate providing safe, respectful, and accessible laboratory outpatient services? Are you confident working in an independent setting? If so, New Denver is for you! Slocan Community Hospital is seeking to hire a Combined Lab/X-Ray Technician for a Monday to Friday, permanent full time position. The Combined Lab/X-Ray Technician works independently and is the sole tech working at all times; no lab assistant at this site. There is no call with this position. Approximately five to 20 patients are seen per day. Slocan Community Hospital is one of ten Primary Health Care Centres situated within Interior Health. Primary Health Care Centres have a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to healthcare delivery. Each centre has an interdisciplinary healthcare team that provides a range of services in a single site (i.e. a checkup with your family doctor, a visit to a physiotherapist, pharmacist, or public health nurse). The selection of services offered in each Primary Health Care Centre reflects the unique needs of its community. Slocan Community Hospital offers on-site physcians, lab, x-ray, and a 24-hour emergency room. There is a 30 bed residential care facility adjacent to the centre. The Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist performs a variety of route laboratory, x-ray and ECG procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and standards as defined by respective service and accrediting bodies. Performs routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and trouble shoots equipment problems as required Excellent benefits! Opportunity to maximize your skills! An organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply today!! Interior Health has the perfect work/life balance.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4054165/15/2012 12:00:00 AM405416Exciting Opportunity: The X-Ray Assistant assists the technologist in patient related duties such as explaining procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination including transport. As well, this position performs related clerical duties such as answering telephones, making appointments, copying CD’s, entering patient data into the computerized information system and filing. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Explains procedures to patients for radiological examinations. 2. Prepares patients for examination by performing duties such as transporting assigned patients to and from the department and assisting patients to undress/dress as required. 3. Performs clerical functions such as answering telephone; making appointments; completing admission documentation for clients using the Meditech Radiology modules; and greeting and directing patients and other visitors to the department. 4. Performs clerical functions such as responding to routine questions through voice message or e-mail, scanning requisitions into Meditech Radiology Module, copying CD’s from PACS system for specialist referrals, distributing reports via fax and hospital mail system. In accordance with established procedures, enters requisitions into E-Rex system to maintain established inventory levels as directed by the technologist. 5. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the department by performing duties such as cleaning imaging plates and cassettes. 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=4053305/14/2012 12:00:00 AM405330Have you completed the Nursing Assistant program? Are you a compassionate, calm person proficient with the elderly? If you answered “yes”, than Interior Health invites you to be a part our leading health organization we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Resident Care Worker at David Lloyd Jones. 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 • Provide 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 • Assist 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. • Transport, transfer and position residents utilizing mechanical aides such as wheelchairs and/or lifting devices. • Accompany residents on outings and during social activities to provide assistance as required. • Perform clerical duties. • Perform 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=4053055/14/2012 12:00:00 AM405305As the Community Care Clerk you will be responsible for providing a full range of clerical support for Community Care Programs. You will provide general reception duties such as; assisting clients to appointments in office, taking messages, providing basic information, and answering general inquiries in accordance with established guidelines. Reception duties consist to but are not limited to; multi-line switchboard operation and dispatch functions, assisting with client intake, scheduling and confirming clinical appointments and room bookings. Along with you general reception duties you will: • Schedule clients for appointments in ambulatory clinics as directed. Ensures all necessary documentation is available and ready for the booked client visit. • Perform general record management duties such as assembling files, assigning file numbers, preparing the folders and filing and distributing documents and files. • Operation of office equipment and software programs such as word, excel and power point data entry and word processing functions. • Assist with client intake by performing duties such as receiving information from central intake physicians, clients and other sources. Reviews for completeness and accuracy and distributes to the appropriate clinical staff person. • Receive, record, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, internal correspondence, and courier documents. At the direction of clinical staff, faxes client specific information as requested. • Perform general office functions such as booking rooms, requisitioning and maintaining a stock of supplies in the work area. • Perform 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.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=4052385/14/2012 12:00:00 AM405238The choice is yours. If you want to become part of an exceptional team and enhance your nursing assistant skills, keep reading.... and apply today to join our care team at St. Bartholomews Hospital! Exciting Opportunity: The Resident Care Worker is responsible for a variety of duties related to the general care and comfort of residents/patients including: (1) 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 (2) laundering of stock linens and resident/patient personal clothing and linens (3) general cleaning of facility (4) the preparation and service of meals. 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=4049715/14/2012 12:00:00 AM404971Interior Health is actively recruiting for a Casual Occupational Therapist to join our team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) provides hospital services to residents of the North Okanagan. The new Polson Tower recently opened on September 25, 2011, and adds 231,000 square feet of space to the VJH site. As the Occupational Therapist, you will work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing inpatient, outpatient, residential and community occupational therapy services. Your responsibilities will include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes This position will cover casual coverage for vacation leaves in acute care and possibly community rehab services. Interior Health offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes coverage for basic Medical Services, Dental Services, Extended Health including Massage Therapist, Chiropractor, and Physiotherapist services, plus Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. 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=4049325/14/2012 12:00:00 AM404932