Licensed Practical Nurse & Community Care

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

Job summary

A regional health organization in Trail, BC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a casual role. Responsibilities include providing personal and nursing care such as wound care and medication administration. Candidates will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and be available for shifts as needed. This opportunity features a competitive wage and benefits. Trail offers a vibrant community with recreational activities, making it an appealing place to live and work. Apply today to join a recognized employer in Canada!

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

• Perform assessments, planning, and personal nursing care for clients.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Operate within BCCNM competency guidelines while following organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for client care.
• Be accessible for consultation through Central Intake.
• Deliver care on an as-needed basis as a Casual employee.

Skills

Wound care

IV care

Medication administration

Personal care

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. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and promote well‑being, work life balance, environmental sustainability and the primary goal of increasing health and well‑being of everyone in the Interior Health region from 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

Licensed Practical Nurse responsibilities:

• 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.

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

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 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 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 evident by the many events and projects the community gets involved in.

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!