Licensed Practical Nurse / Long-term Care

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

Job summary

A healthcare service in Salmon Arm is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time relief work. The role involves assessing, planning, and providing personal and nursing care to patients, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment and medication administration skills, and must be flexible in a dynamic work environment. The position offers competitive wages and a supportive team atmosphere, located in a vibrant community known for its natural beauty and activities.

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 reliable, flexible, and motivated.
• Experience in personal and nursing care.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications according to policies.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment and planning

Medication administration

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

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!

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

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

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 23:0, 23:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location

Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small-town warmth and natural beauty. With a lively downtown area full of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, the town has everything you need for a vibrant, community-focused lifestyle. It’s also known for its bustling farmers' market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, making it a hub for local culture and entertainment.

Salmon Arm is ideal for families, with excellent schools, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From hiking and boating on Shuswap Lake to winter sports at nearby resorts, the town offers year-round recreation. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities, Salmon Arm is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

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!