Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long-term Care

Interior Health Authority; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous vacation entitlement

Employer paid health benefits

Municipal pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority seeks a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse for the Long-term Care team at Kimberley Special Care Home in Kimberley, BC. This part-time role focuses on patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Join Interior Health to enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a team that promotes work-life balance and environmental sustainability. The position involves rotating shifts and requires flexibility in scheduling, making it an

Qualifications

• Experience in performing assessments and providing personal care.
• Knowledge of medication administration policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate within competency guidelines and full scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications as per policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards and protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join Long-term Care team at Kimberley Special Care Home in Kimberley, 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 (0.84) opportunity until December 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 Kimberly Special Care Home is a Long-term Care site located in Kimberley, BC. The building is on one level with ground floor basement access. We have 51 private rooms and two double rooms, two dining rooms, three lounge areas, and two laundry rooms. Our client-centred philosophy is designed to support clients’ choices, help people function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible.

We have a full program of activities to accommodate the interests and hobbies of our clients. Clients are encouraged to share their interests and ideas for activities. We have a bus available for group outings. All seasonal celebrations, special events and client birthdays are celebrated. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend these celebrations. A monthly calendar is sent to each family member with the dates and times of the special events. Church services are offered by the different local churches.

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?