Registered Nurse | Sexual and Reproductive Health; SRH

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sexual and Reproductive Health Registered Nurse to join our team in Keremeos BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

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

• Provides comprehensive and coordinated nursing services related to sexual and reproductive health including but not limited to; sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI) screening, testing, treatment and contact tracing, contraceptive management, pelvic exams, cervical cancer screening, and HIV pre and post exposure prophylaxis, immunizations and gender affirming care.
• Applies a health equity, social justice, and social determinates of health lens to all key responsibilities
• Ensures clients are supported in navigating the health care system
• Provides trauma informed, person centered, gender inclusive, holistic and culturally safe care, honouring Indigenous knowledge, wisdom and diversity
• Provides care within a person and family centered care model.

The role includes a strong focus on prevention, education, health promotion, assessment, treatment, contact tracing, coordination, support, liaison, and client referral to other health services.

The nurse works in partnership with other health care providers and community-based services and agencies, both internal and external to IH, providing clinic-based services as well as outreach-based services. These services may be outside of the nurse’s home community.

Keremeos, BC, is a charming town in the southern Okanagan Valley, known for its agricultural richness and scenic beauty. With its sunny, semi-arid climate, Keremeos is celebrated for its local fruit and vegetable farming. The town offers outdoor activities like hiking and fishing, and hosts events such as the Keremeos Farmers’ Market. Its friendly community and picturesque setting make it a delightful place to live and visit

• Please note that travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements. You are required to hold a valid BC Driver’s License and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and /or be assigned a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment.