Registered Nurse (RN) | SAFE Nurse Examiner

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the SAFE Nurse Examiner team at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Williams Lake, BC. If providing person-centered, culturally safe, trauma and violence-informed care is your passion and you are interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

About Interior Health Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) provides comprehensive sexual assault/forensic nursing care to patients triaged to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) program.

Responsibilities

• Provide care through a trauma- and violence-informed lens, using evidence-informed practice.
• Ensure patients and their support systems are supported in navigating the health care system and accessing community supports.
• Complete a comprehensive assessment of the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs of the client.
• Determine client status and responses to actual or potential health problems.

Casual Opportunity: This is a casual position. Casual employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0–37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis. Shifts of work will be on call as needed.

About this location/unit

Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) serves as a vital hub for health care in Williams Lake and the surrounding area, offering emergency care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and ongoing public health support. CMH covers a wide catchment area and serves a significant Indigenous population. A three-year redevelopment plan aims to expand the facility, including a new emergency department, and enhances access to health care for the community.

Williams Lake offers outdoor recreation and a growing local business scene with diverse amenities. It is a place with affordable living and opportunities for families and professionals alike.

Location

Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada