Licensed Practical Nurse | Community Care

Interior Health; Trail; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for the Home Health team at Kiro Wellness Centre in Trail, BC. The role involves wound care, IVs and medication administration, working within BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards.

This is a Relief Part Time (0.74) role until March 06, 2028, with shifts 08:00 to 16:00 and a 4 on 4 off schedule. The site offers great benefits, training opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Current full practicing licensure with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients (e.g., wound care, IV, catheter care).
• Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications per policies.
• Operate within Standards of Practice and organizational policies and unit protocols.

Skills

Wound care

IV administration

Catheter care

Medication administration

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Position Summary

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 Community Care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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

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

The Continuous Home Health position duties may include, but are not limited to, case management, wound care, palliative care and general nursing assessment and intervention. The population is varied but primarily older adults with multiple comorbidities.

This is a Relief Part Time (0.74) opportunity until March 06, 2028, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 08:00 to 16:00 hours. 4 on 4 off schedule

About this Location

Trail 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. Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges; Greater Trail is a four-season destination, offering an abundance of recreational activities. Conveniences like golfing, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking and first‑class recreational facilities make Trail “BC’s Number One Sports Town”.

Breathtaking vistas, active arts and culture community, and a variety of service clubs and organizations make Trail one of the most desirable communities in the Kootenay Boundary Region. For residents and visitors alike, Trail offers outstanding opportunities for living life well and to the fullest. The culture of volunteerism is abundant and is evident by the many events and projects the community gets involved in.

Come join our team and see why we’re 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?

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one (1) year of recent, related community, acute care or long‑term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
• Current valid BC Driver’s License

Experience in mental health and substance use is in asset