*Licensed Practical Nurse | Kamloops

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and energetic care team in beautiful Kamloops and Chase as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional personal and nursing care to patients. You will be responsible for administering medications and performing assessments, all while adhering to the standards set by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. With a commitment to cultural diversity and work-life balance, this forward-thinking organization offers casual opportunities that can lead to a fulfilling career in healthcare. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of those you care for while enjoying a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program is essential.
• Current CPR certification and full practicing licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide nursing care.
• Administer medications and perform patient assessments.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Collaboration

Assessment Skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Tools

CPR Certification

BC Driver’s License

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking reliable and motivated Practical Nurses to join our passionate, energetic care teams in beautiful Kamloops and Chase, B.C. Our care team members exemplify a person-centered philosophy designed to support peoples’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible.

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.

About the Job:

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team performing assessments and planning, implementing and providing personal and nursing care to patients. You will also administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN 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.

These are Casual opportunities. 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. If your goal is a regular line, there are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to a long career in a regular position so this is a great place to start. Or if you just want to keep a flexible schedule while picking up lots of hours, one of these positions may be right for you too!

Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage for this position will be $32.84 to $41.35.

We hire LPNs to work in our Long-term Care facilities, on our Home Support and Home Health teams, and of course in our hospitals as well! If you’re interested in working in any of these roles with Interior Health, apply today and we will be in touch directly to discuss current opportunities that fit best for you!

Find more information about Chase here.

Find more information about Kamloops here.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
2. Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
3. Current CPR certification required. *Please upload a copy of your valid CPR certificate with your application*
4. Current valid BC Driver’s License (required for community/home health positions only)

Please ensure you upload a copy of your resume or CV and cover letter along with a copy of any relevant information showing that you qualify for the position.