Licensed Practical Nurse | Long-term Care

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

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Salmon Arm is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time relief work in the Long-term Care team. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and collaborative care with the nursing team. This role offers competitive wages, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join us in one of Canada's most beautiful towns and make a significant impact in patient lives.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing, particularly in long-term care settings.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Knowledge of the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications as per guidelines.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Long-term Care 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!

About The Job

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• 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

Employment Details

This is a Relief Part Time (0.68) opportunity until December 29, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

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

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 This Location

Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. The town features a lively downtown area with local shops, cafes and restaurants, a bustling farmers\' market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival. It is a hub for local culture and entertainment with year-round recreation including hiking, boating on Shuswap Lake and winter sports at nearby resorts.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.Cs 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!

About the Organization

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.