Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Emergency

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse for the Emergency team at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. The role is permanent part-time (0.71) with rotating days, evenings, and nights to ensure continuous patient care.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, and delivering nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, plus administering medications per policies and standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program or equivalent.
• Current full practicing licensure with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Two years of recent related experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Collaborative care

Education

Practical Nurse program completion

Current CPR certification

BCCNM licensure

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Emergency team at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, 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

• 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

Employment Type

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.71) opportunity.

Shift Details

Shifts of work will be scheduled days, evenings and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 09:00 to 21:25, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.

About this Location

RIH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care.

The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We’ve also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.

Additionally, we've developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.

Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital

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

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification required
• Two (2) years recent related experience in an acute care setting