Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority, based at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the 6N Med/Surg unit. The role involves nursing assessments, patient care, and medication administration within a dynamic, team-based setting.

The position is a permanent part-time (0.63 FTE) with day and night shifts scheduled 07:30 to 19:30 and 19:30 to 07:30, respectively. Vacation relief coverage applies, in Kamloops, BC.

Qualifications

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Operates within the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and unit protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and provide nursing care.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications as prescribed.
• Follow standards of practice and organizational policies.

Skills

LPN skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at our Med/Surg 6N department at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, 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

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

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 Permanent Part Time (0.63) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:30 hours.

This position is a vacation relief.

About this Location

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area and is one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals.

Located in Kamloops, RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. Specialty services include ambulatory psychiatry, elderly mental health, clinical nutrition, and lung health.

6 North is a dedicated medical inpatient unit specializing in comprehensive care for adult patients with a diverse range of medical conditions. With a capacity of 38 beds, 6N serves as a vital resource within the hospital for patients having medical needs. 6N is also offering specialized services as the designated eating disorder unit.

At 6N, we pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Our team is composed of passionate professionals including Hospitalists (MD, NP) Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs), Transition Liaisons (TLs), Social Workers (SWs), Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses, Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Dieticians, and Support Services workers (HCA, Porters, Activation Team). This collaborative environment ensures that each patient receives holistic, personalized care tailored to their unique needs.

We invite you to learn more about our unit and how we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day.

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?