Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Princeton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Princeton, BC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent part-time position (0.66). Shifts rotate days and nights from 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 within Princeton General Hospital.

The role involves assessments, patient care, and medication administration in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, following BC NMC standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Performs assessments and plans, provides nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications according to policies.
• Operates within BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and organizational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients with multidisciplinary input.
• Administers medications as prescribed, following policies and procedures.
• Operates within standards of practice and unit protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Assessment planning

Education

LPN license

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us Princeton General Hospital in Princeton, 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 (0.66) opportunity.

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

The Princeton General Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the Okanagan health service area. Located south west of Penticton, the hospital offers services including acute care, laboratory, and 24 hour emergency.

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?