Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education oppor

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Rehab unit at Penticton Regional Hospital. In this role you will provide assessments, care planning and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

Shifts will include days and nights in a permanent full-time position, with a focus on safe, high-quality nursing care and adherence to the Standards of Practice set by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols

Skills

LPN

Education

Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Rehab unit 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

Contract Type

This is a Permanent Full Time opportunity.

Work Hours

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

This is a 14 bed rehab focused unit where our very busy inter-professional team work cohesively to provide safe and competent care and support for medical and stroke rehabilitation clients in meeting their functional goals and transition to home.

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.

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