Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long-term Care

Interior Health; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Entitlement

Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Long-term Care team at F.W. Green Home in Cranbrook, BC. The LPN will provide nursing care, assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.

Shifts are days and nights on a rotating schedule, with 15:00 to 23:05 and 23:00 to 07:05 time blocks. This is a relief part-time (0.59) role until March 31, 2027, or until the incumbent returns.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program 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

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans; provides personal and nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Operates in accordance with the Standards of Practice as outlined by BCCNM and organizational policies.

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join Long-term Care team at F.W.Green Home in Cranbrook 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 (0.59) opportunity until March 31, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 15:00 to 23:05, 23:00 to 07:05 hours.

About this Location

The Dr. F.W. Green Home is a 60 bed long-term care facility. Our patient-centered philosophy is designed to support residents’ choices, help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible. We currently house all levels of complex care and include 24 hour nursing and personal care, medication supervision and administration, meals, and laundry services. All rooms have private washrooms as well as kitchen and dining areas. We also offer a variety of programs in-house to help engage our residents. These include outings, community activities, exercises, music, and more (transportation for outings is provided by the site bus). On site we have lounges with TVs, public washrooms, recreation areas, laundry facilities, tub/shower rooms, secure areas, an elevator, and a hairdressing room.

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?

Qualfications

• 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