Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Transition Liaison

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join as a Transition Liaison in Vernon, BC. The LPN will coordinate patient access and care transitions across IH facilities with a patient-centered approach, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes adherence to professional standards (BCCNM) and a flexible, team-oriented work environment in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Three (3) years recent related clinical experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current valid B.C. Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead in planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating patient access and care transition activities.
• Act as a resource to patients, families and health service teams.
• Operate within BCCNM Standards of Practice and organizational policies.

Skills

Experience in clinical settings

BCCNM registration highlight

Driver's license (BC)

Collaborative team working

Education

Practical Nurse diploma/degree

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join as a Transition Liaison in Vernon, 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

The Licensed Practical Nurse:

• In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Transition Liaison practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient/client and family centered care model
• Working collegially and collaboratively with multidisciplinary/multi-agency teams, the LPN takes a lead role in planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating patient/client access and care transition activities between IH facilities and health care services across the continuum of care for all assigned patients/clients with complex care planning and health service needs.
• Acts as a resource to patients/clients/families and various health service teams/professionals in the assessment of patient/client needs and eligibility for appropriate services/resources.
• 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 rotating days from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

About this Location

Vernon is a major vacation destination for those flocking to the Okanagan Valley and is one of those rare cities where unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational and cultural activities combine to create an exceptional quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The rocky, forested headlands and sheltered, sandy bays await you on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just a few miles south of Vernon. This is an area of undulating bench land dominated by stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, set between the rolling hills of the Thompson Plateau to the west and the peaks of the Monashee Mountains to the east.

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
• Three (3) years recent related clinical experience, which includes a combination of Community and Acute Care nursing experience working with the assigned complex patient/client population; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) required.
• Current valid B.C. Drivers License required