Licensed Practical Nurse | Community Care

Interior Health Authority; Trail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Kiro Wellness Centre in Trail, BC. In this casual position, you will provide direct care, including medication administration and personal support, in a dynamic community health environment. Enjoy comprehensive employee benefits, including paid training and a supportive work culture, while experiencing life in one of Canada's most picturesque regions.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer-paid Health Benefits

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in community care nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse certification as per BCCNM standards.
• Reliable and flexible in a casual work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal and nursing care to clients.
• Administer medications following policies and procedures.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Wound care

Medication administration

Personal care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Health team at Kiro Wellness Centre in Trail, BC. If Licensed Practical Nursing in Community Care Central Intake 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. We promote well-being and work-life balance within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone 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

About The Job

The Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Performs assessments, plans, implements, and provides personal and nursing care to clients, such as wound care, IV, catheter care, and pleurex drains, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures.
• Operates within the full scope of practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), following organizational policies, procedures, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

Central Intake is a service providing a single point of contact for the public and healthcare providers for consultation or referral. Intake staff assist with questions about or referrals to available care and resources. It serves as the single access point for all new client referrals within Home Health programs from all sources.

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

Shifts will be scheduled days rotating from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

About this Location

Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It offers affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities, and abundant outdoor activities. Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, Greater Trail is a four-season destination with opportunities for golfing, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Trail is known as “BC’s Number One Sports Town”.

The community boasts breathtaking vistas, an active arts and culture scene, and various service clubs and organizations, making it one of the most desirable communities in the Kootenay Boundary Region. It offers residents and visitors opportunities to live life fully and actively, supported by a strong culture of volunteerism.

Join our team and discover why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the lifestyle in one of Canada’s most beautiful and diverse regions. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!