Staff Anesthesia Assistant - Kamloops, Canada - Interior Health Authority

Description

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), located in Kamloops, B.C., has an immediate permanent, part-time (0.52 FTE) Staff Anesthesia Assistant opening.

Effective April 2024 hourly rates of pay $42.27 to $52.81. Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary.

What we offer:

• Financial moving support
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills leading to future roles
• Diversity and inclusion ~ bring your whole self to work
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

RIH is a 273-inpatient bed, tertiary referral hospital offering high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services.

The RIH Department of Anaesthesiology provides Anaesthesia Care for General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Urology, as well as managing multiple trauma cases for pediatric and adult patients.

The group is home to six highly qualified Staff Anesthesia Assistants.

Staff Anesthesia Assistants play a crucial part in performing technical duties related to anesthesia such as testing, preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies.

Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you make a substantial contribution to assisting Anesthesiologists with the induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia.

Days of work are rotating; 06:00 to 14:00, 07:00 to 15:00, 09:30 to 17:30.

About this location | Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting. Known for its welcoming spirit, Kamloops has rightfully earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. Locals take immense pride in the dynamic arts community, showcased through venues like the BC Wildlife Park and Sagebrush Theatre, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wild Lights and Music in the Park. With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, Kamloops offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, it is fast becoming Canada's premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city. With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you'll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.