Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

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 the Level 6 Medical Floor at Penticton Regional Hospital. This is a Relief Part Time (0.76) position with shifts rotating 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00.

The successful candidate will perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and work within the BCCNM standards of practice as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Acute care experience is considered an asset.
• Please upload or attach details regarding your acute care experience and CV.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, provides nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications as per policies and procedures.
• Operates within Standards of Practice and unit-specific protocols.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Education

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

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us on the Level 6 Medical Floor at Penticton Regional Hospital. 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

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 (0.76) opportunity until March 31, 2028 or return of incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00 and 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) acts as a referral centre to three community hospitals and one diagnostic centre in the South Okanagan and includes a regional population of 85,000. It has an operating capacity of 158 acute beds and 102 extended care beds. A full range of services are provided with the exception of open heart surgery, neuro surgery, and recent spinal cord injury care. This is a great place to experience a variety of medical and surgical nursing units and build and expand your nursing skills.

Level 6 of the David E. Kampe Tower is a brand new 28 bed medical unit with specialization in Peritoneal Dialysis. No prior PD experience required as training can be provided. This unit utilizes RN’s and LPN’s working together. There is a Charge Nurse and a Unit clerk on day shifts. There’s also lots of interaction with Allied health OT/PT/SW/SLP/ dietary/ Pharmacy and the discharge planning nurse.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

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*

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