Licensed Practical Nurse / Community Care

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Kamloops is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care, including wound and IV care. This casual position allows for flexible hours, operating collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have appropriate LPN certification and experience with medication administration. The community offers a vibrant lifestyle with numerous amenities. Join us to contribute to health and well-being 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

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with appropriate certification.
• Experience with wound care, IV, and medication administration required.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide nursing care to clients.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Operate within the competency guidelines of BCCNM.

Skills

Wound care

IV administration

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

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 Licensed Practical Nurse:

• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients such as wound care, IV, catheter care and pleurex drains
• 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

Casual Opportunity

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

About this Location

The Village of Chase, at the western gateway of the spectacular Shuswap Lake system, is a vibrant and progressive community with a full range of amenities to serve your needs. Whether you are planning a vacation in the area or looking to live in the community, abundant opportunities await you.

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!