Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health; Oliver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Education opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Oliver, BC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join South Okanagan General Hospital. This relief full-time role offers rotating day and night shifts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will perform assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while adhering to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program.
• Current licensure with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, and provides nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications following policies.
• Operates within standards of practice per BCCNM and organizational guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program

Current licensure with BCCNM

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, 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

• 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 Relief Full Time opportunity until February 24, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:15 to 19:15, 19:15 to 07:15 hours.

About this Location

SOGH is an active, rural hospital serving communities of Oliver, Osoyoos, and surrounding areas that sees an average of 16,000 emergency visits per year. There are 7 Emergency beds it is staffed 24 hours a day with 2 RN’s on day shift as well as a 10 hour triage nurse, night shift is 2 RN’s. The acute care ward is 18 beds and is staffed with 2RN’s and 2LPN’s on days and 2RN’s and 1 LPN on nights, the occupancy at SOG is regularly 100%.

This site was selected to be a pilot site for the implementation of the electronic Meditech Charting System, Advanced Clinicals. We now have been a paperless ward for a few years, and one of the few who have been able to achieve it in Canada and North America. Nursing and multidisciplinary notes, medication administration, and physicians’ orders are done electronically. Today, we are seen as a leader in this technology.

At SOGH, there is a strong commitment toward staff development and encouraging growth. With a great team environment from nurses to administration to physicians and support staff; everyone works together with a patient‑centered care focus.

Oliver is located in a picturesque valley of orchards, vineyards, lakes and waterways, in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan Region in south central British Columbia. Home to numerous vineyards and more than 10 local wineries, it is known as “The Capital of Wine Country”. With its mild climate, relaxed lifestyle and scenic surroundings, Oliver is a wonderful residential location to call home. Recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and skiing.

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 of your valid CPR certificate with your application*

Acute care experience is considered an asset. Along with a copy of your CV (resume) please provide details regarding your previous acute care experience.