Interested in an Employed Student Nurse/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse experience with an Interior Health (IH) in the Kootenay Boundary (KB) REGION? Apply here!

Interior Health supports Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students (Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing Students) with an employment opportunity within its Employed Student Nurse (ESN)/ Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse (ESPN) Program.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The ESN/ESPN Program provides nursing students with a unique assignment that fosters professional development and the consolidation of skills and abilities. Our program is designed to employ nursing students who have successfully completed their third (3rd) year* in a recognized nursing education program.

*Second (2nd) year students may be considered only for positions in long-term care, community, rehab medical units, and select mental health units.

ESN/ESPN positions are available in various health sectors (Acute, Community, Mental Health, Long-term Care, Rural, Education, Corporate, etc.) across Interior Health. ESN/ESPNs provide direct nursing care in accordance with Interior Health’s policies and procedures, and BCCNM ESN/ESPN Practice Standard requirements. Review the ESN / ESPN Program Information Booklet for assignment options applicable to your program year.

To apply for an ESN/ESPN position please ensure you have completed the following:

• Download, save, and complete the ESN/ESPN Pre-screen Form
• Download, save, and complete the ESN Entry to Practice Clinical Skills List (Acute Care)
• Create a profile or login to your IH profile at jobs.interiorhealth.ca
• Attach the following documents to your IH Careers “Profile”:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. CPR certificate
4. ESN/ESPN Pre-screen Form
5. ESN Entry to Practice Clinical Skills List (Acute Care)
*Only for ESN applicants
6. Follow the steps the system indicates

IMPORTANT: Only applications with all required attachments will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to confirm the status of individual applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs with immediate support and access from a comprehensive team of excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care You’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment to help foster your personal and professional growth.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community. As an IH employee, you will be joining a team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health…What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Successful completion of year 3 of a BSN program or 18 months of a RPN program, or equivalent (and continued enrollment in a BCCNM recognized nursing education program).

• Successful completion of year 2 (for LTC, community, rehab medical units and select mental health unit consideration), or year 3 (for medical/surgical, specialty areas, community, LTC consideration) of a BSN program or 18 months of a RPN program, or equivalent (and continued enrollment in a BCCNM recognized nursing education program). Matching to specialized areas may be subject to clinical experience and/or completion of related theory courses.

• CPR Competencies (e.g. CPR certificate/experience).

Note: Employment is conditional upon Current Employed Student Registrant status (i.e. ESN or ESPN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Please review the BCCNM Employed student nurses webpage.

** Equivalency to be determined with nursing education program in which student is registered. Psychiatric nursing students are encouraged to apply.

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Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

(WORKSITE LOCATION IS FLEXIBLE WITHIN KB REGION)