Licensed Practical Nurse | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Trail; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Practical Nurse at a leading hospital in a stunning region of Canada. This role emphasizes high-quality, client-centered care, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to diversity and work-life balance, this position offers competitive wages, generous vacation, and opportunities for professional growth. Experience the beauty of the Kootenay Boundary while contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your well-being. Ready to embrace a fulfilling career in nursing? Apply today and discover why this is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers!

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

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with strong assessment and patient care skills.
• Experience in medication administration and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the team.
• Administer medications as per guidelines and organizational policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

If you are passionate about being part of a team that is committed to providing high quality client-centered care, then join us as a Practical Nurse at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC!

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

Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage for this position will be $32.84 to $41.35.

About The Job

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.

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.40 FTE) opportunity.

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/unit:

KBRH provides hospital services to residents of the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Area. Services include 24-hour emergency services, intensive care, general surgery, obstetrics, renal, and psychiatry as well as this 30 bed acute medical unit. Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is a special place with affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities.

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