Licensed Practical Nurse | Long-term Care

Interior Health Authority; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Salmon Arm is seeking a reliable and flexible Licensed Practical Nurse for its Long-term Care team. This role involves conducting assessments, administering medications, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold current LPN credentials and be prepared for a Relief Full Time position, which includes scheduled shifts. The organization promotes a diverse workforce and offers competitive benefits, making it a desirable workplace.

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 (LPN) with current credentials.
• Experience in personal and nursing care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide personal and nursing care.
• Administer medications according to policies and procedures.
• Operate within the competency guidelines set by BCCNM.

Skills

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Collaboration

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse credentials

Job description

This position may qualify for a $10,000 signing bonus and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Long-term Cre team at Bastion Place in Salmon Arm, BC. If Nursing 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, 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

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population
• 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

This is a Relief Full Time opportunity until May 15, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00 hours.

About this Location

Bastion Place is a multi-level care facility built in 1991 and currently has a total of 80 beds: 60 are private rooms, two 2 bed wards and three 4 bed wards. Included are 3 palliative care beds, 7 convalescent care beds, 3 booked respite beds. Our client-centred philosophy is designed to support clients’ choices, help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible.

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!