Licensed Practical Nurse | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Salmon Arm is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Medical/Surgical department. The role involves performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, flexible, and motivated, with a valid LPN qualification. Enjoy generous benefits, a vibrant community lifestyle, and career growth. Join a recognized employer in one of Canada's most beautiful regions.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Perform assessments and personal care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Operate in accordance with provincial competency guidelines and organizational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure adherence to the Standards of Practice.
• Participate in the implementation of minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Motivated

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse qualification

Job description

This position may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical department at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, 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

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

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

About The Job

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures
• Operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols

There are multiple Permanent Full Time opportunities.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location

Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small‑town warmth and natural beauty. With a lively downtown area full of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, the town has everything you need for a vibrant, community‑focused lifestyle. It’s also known for its bustling farmers' market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, making it a hub for local culture and entertainment. Salmon Arm is ideal for families, with excellent schools, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From hiking and boating on Shuswap Lake to winter sports at nearby resorts, the town offers year‑round recreation. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities, Salmon Arm is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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!