Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Education Opportunities

Vacation Entitlement

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks, BC. This Permanent Part Time (0.78) opportunity offers day and night rotation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will perform assessments, provide nursing care, administer medications, and work within the Standards of Practice under BC College of Nurses and Midwives guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required—please upload a copy with your application.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, and provides nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; scope varies by client population.
• Administers medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular) per policies and procedures.
• Operates within the BCCNM Standards of Practice and organizational policies and unit protocols.

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

BCCNM licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,

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

• 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 Permanent Part Time (0.78) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 08:00 to 20:00, 20:00 to 08:00 hours.

About this Location

The Boundary Hospital is a very busy level 1 community hospital that has a catchment population of approximately 12,000 residents. The site offers medical, long-term care and emergency services and many community health programs are co-located at the hospital facility, which makes for a very collegial, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Grand Forks is a community of around 4,000 residents considered to be the ‘hub’ of the Boundary Region and conveniently located within a couple hours of two major centres Spokane and Kelowna. This beautiful community is surrounded by pristine water from the Granby and Kettle Rivers. With its strong community commitment to healthy living, affordability and great quality of life; Grand Forks offers four season living with recreational activities to match. Grand Forks’ cultural diversity is reflected in its local cuisine, artistry and many attractions and community events.

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Come join our team and see why we’re 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?

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification required *Please upload a copy of your valid CPR certificate with your application*