Licensed Practical Nurse | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Practical Nurse at a leading hospital in beautiful Vernon, BC! This casual role offers the chance to provide high-quality, client-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for administering medications, performing assessments, and ensuring patient well-being in a dynamic medical unit. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this position provides numerous benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Experience the rewarding lifestyle and stunning landscapes of British Columbia while making a difference in your community. Apply today and start your journey with us!

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

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses is essential.
• Current full practicing licensure with BCCNM is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal and nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Current CPR certification

Tools

Nursing Standards of Practice

Job description

Position Summary
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 Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, 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:

1. Employee & Family Assistance Program
2. Employer paid training/education opportunities
3. Generous Vacation Entitlement
4. Employer Paid Health Benefits
5. Municipal Pension Plan
6. Shift Premiums
7. Competitive wages

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 casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.

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:
Located in Vernon, between Kelowna and Kamloops, VJH offers services including core physician specialties, 24 hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care. This 32-bed medical unit offers a dynamic program focusing on the needs of complex medical clients admitted with a variety of diagnoses.

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!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required *Please upload a copy of your valid CPR certificate with your application.*

Acute care experience is considered an asset. Along with a copy of your CV (resume) please provide details regarding your previous acute care experience.