Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Emergency

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Municipal pension

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Emergency team at Royal Inland Hospital. The LPN will perform assessments and plans, and provide nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes administering meds and working under the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards, with duties rotating across days, evenings, and nights. This permanent part-time position offers growth and team support.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active registration in BC.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and planning of care.
• Competent in administering oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular meds.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, provides nursing care in collaboration with the team.
• Administers medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Operates within BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and unit protocols.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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, apply today!

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 Permanent Part Time (0.71) opportunity.

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.

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? Apply Today!