# Registered Nurse (RN) | Perioperative at Interior Health Authority · Interior Health > Open job at Interior Health Authority · Interior Health in Nelson, Canada. Workplace: On-site. Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/interior-health-registered-nurse-rn-perioperative-qz8afuy Posted 5 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 6 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Interior Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/interior-health) - Location: Nelson, Canada - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Part-time - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: Yes (company policy) - Licence or registration named: BCCNM (British Columbia) - Skills: Theatres & perioperative - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description **Position Summary** Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Perioperative Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, 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! **Who We Are** 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. **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** The Registered Nurse: • Provides nursing care to OR 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 **This is a Relief Part Time (0.71) opportunity until July 2, 2028 or the return of the incumbent.** **Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings, Monday to Friday with shift times from 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:30 to 16:30, 08:30 to 17:00, 09:30 to 17:30, 11:15 to 18:45 hours.** **About this Location** Kootenay Lake Hospital’s Operating Room Department has two OR theatres functional Monday to Friday. Types of procedures include: Endoscopy, Major Obs/Gyne, Dental, Ophthalmology/Cataracts, minor Ortho, and minor General Surgery. Up to nine Operating Room RNs circulate/scrub, including a float nurse plus a RN is Daycare Surgery and PAR. The hospital has a strong Obs/Gyne program supported by 24/7 on-call operating room capacity. Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a lively, artistic community known for its rich culture and breathtaking scenery. With a historic downtown filled with unique boutiques, galleries, and cafes, Nelson offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city creativity. The surrounding mountains and lake offer endless outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer. Known for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to sustainability, Nelson is a welcoming town that attracts artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and families alike. With a focus on community and creativity, it’s a place where nature, art, and culture come together for an exceptional lifestyle. Come join our team and see why we’re one of [B.C’s Top Employers!](https://www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/interior-health-once-again-named-top-place-work-bc) 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!** **Qualfications** • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) • Current CPR certification required • Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area (perioperative nursing) and one year recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment on an operating room similar in size and scope to the facility or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/interior-health-registered-nurse-rn-perioperative-qz8afuy: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Interior Health - [Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgical](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/interior-health-registered-nurse-rn-surgical-zt6i3lx): Interior Health Authority · Interior Health, Penticton, Canada. On-site. 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