Interior Health·Kelowna, British Columbia
Set priorities and provide clinical expertise and leadership for the plan of care.
Plan and implement health care treatments and interventions.
Assign and delegate tasks as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
Ensure the client/family unit actively participates in development, implementation, and ongoing modification of the plan of care, including long- and short-term goals.
Establish a therapeutic relationship using effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques to support client choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
Discuss and plan referral information with the client/family unit and other health team members, and initiate referrals in collaboration with appropriate health care/community agencies.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in rounds and/or patient care conferences to ensure effective, consistent, and comprehensive care planning and delivery
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Oncology team at the Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
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 our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
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 The Registered Nurse, Oncology:
Sets priorities, provides clinical expertise and leadership for the plan of care, plans and implements health care treatments and interventions, and assigns and delegates tasks as appropriate to other members of the healthcare team.
Ensures the client/family unit actively participates in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the plan of care, including the long and short-term goals.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship through the use of effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques, ensuring client choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
Discusses and plans referral information with client/family unit and other health team members and in collaboration initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and participates in rounds and/or patient care conferences to ensure effective, consistent, and comprehensive care planning and delivery This is a Relief Part Time (0.50) opportunity until February 13, 2028, or the return of the incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled days, rotating from 06:45 to 17:55 hours. About this Location Interior Health has embarked on an expansion plan to meet increasing demands, expand health services, and enhance patient care in the Okanagan. Construction of the six-storey, Centennial Patient Care Tower was completed in May 2012. It includes an expanded emergency department and ambulatory care department, five new operating rooms, a rooftop helipad, an expanded adult inpatient psychiatric unit, and extra space for more patient beds in the future. Kelowna General Hospital is the site of the brand new clinical academic campus for the University of BC Medical School. Unit 4B at the Kelowna General Hospital is a combined Respirology/Oncology/Neurology unit. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today! See why Nursing at Interior Health is such an amazing opportunity! Learn more about the Okanagan Valley! Qualfications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Completion of a recognized post-basic program in Oncology nursing and two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Certification in administration of chemotherapeutic agents is required. Please upload a copy of your certificate along with your resume
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of a recognized post-basic program in Oncology nursing and two years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in administration of chemotherapeutic agents (upload certificate with resume)
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.