Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Trail; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join the surgical unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC. This is a Relief Part Time (0.65) role with a shift rotation from days to nights, 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00, until January 10, 2028, or return of the incumbent.

The successful candidate will perform nursing assessments, ensure planned care, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Assess patients and plan care in collaboration with the team.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Provide nursing care within standards and unit protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Operates in accordance with BC standards and organizational policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Nursing care

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us on the surgical unit at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail 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 Relief Part Time (0.65) opportunity until January 10, 2028, or the return of the incumbent.

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

Kootenay Boundary Regional Hosptial provides hospital services to residents of the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Area. Services include 24-hour emergency services, intensive care, general surgery, obstetrics, renal, and psychiatry as well as a 30 bed acute medical unit and 23 bed surgical unit. Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is a special place with affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities.

Set along the Columbia River in the West Kootenays, Trail is a vibrant town offering easy access to both outdoor recreation and rich local culture. In the warmer months, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and other snow activities.

With its lively downtown, strong sense of community, and a variety of local businesses and cultural events, Trail offers a well-rounded lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys small-town charm, Trail is the perfect place to call 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. Ready to love where you live and work?