Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Home Support Team Lead

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is looking for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for a Team Lead position in Kamloops, BC. This casual opportunity involves coordinating Home Support Services and supervising a team of healthcare professionals.

Successful candidates will enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on community health, while being part of a culturally diverse team. Competitive wages and various benefits are offered, encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise teams effectively.
• Competent in implementing and evaluating client care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Home Support Services supervising team members.
• Perform assessments and provide nursing care in community health.
• Operate in accordance with BCCNM competency guidelines.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical for a Team Lead opportunity at Sahali Mall in 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

• The Team Leader coordinates Home Support Services by supervising Licensed Practical Nurses (CCLPNs), Community Health Workers (CHWs) and other unregulated members of the team, overseeing the implementation of client care plans, providing training and evaluation of care provided by staff, and advocating for changes that improve client care
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, performs assessments, makes nursing diagnosis, implements and provides personal and nursing care for clients in a community health setting.
• 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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evening rotating from 06:30 to 14:30, 14:00 to 22:00 hours.

About this Location

Kamloops is located in a scenic valley in BC’s Thompson Okanagan Region at the junction of the North and South Thompson Rivers. It is British Columbia’s third largest city. Residents of this dynamic and growing community enjoy a unique combination of urban amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Kamloops boasts a Wild West history that includes the fur trade, the gold rush, and cattle ranching. Recreational amenities include everything from an art gallery and museum to several golf courses and numerous parks. Fishing, water sports, skiing, and mountain biking are among the numerous leisure pursuits enjoyed by residents.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’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?