Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long-term Care

Interior Health; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Long-term Care team at Deni House in Williams Lake, BC. This permanent part-time role (0.76) offers evenings and nights (15:00–23:00 and 23:00–07:00) and involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personal and nursing care.

You will perform assessments, implement plans, administer medications, and operate under BCCNM standards and IH policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with policies.
• Operates within Standards of Practice and organizational procedures

Skills

Assessment & care planning

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Standards of practice

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Current licensure (BCCNM)

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join Long-term Care team at Deni House in Williams Lake, 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 Permanent Part Time (0.76) opportunity.

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

About this Location

Deni House provides excellent long-term care in a home-like environment overlooking the City of Williams Lake in the heart of the Cariboo. We are located adjacent to Cariboo Memorial Hospital. The name "Deni House" was chosen for its significance to the Cariboo. Deni is the Chilcotin word meaning "People" or "All the People." The word "House" was chosen due to historical significance from the days of the Cariboo Gold Rush and the way stations along the gold rush trail used as places of refuge and rest for weary people. Deni House means "A House for Our People." Deni House is home to 19 permanent clients and includes 9 short-stay beds offering respite, convalescent and palliative care.

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?

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