Licensed Practical Nurse & Medical

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Cranbrook is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for a casual position at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The role involves performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates should be reliable, flexible, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. This casual role may offer up to 37.5 hours per week with rotating shifts. Apply today to join a widely recognized employer in one of Canada's beautiful regions.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in assessments and providing personal nursing care required.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical policies and procedures for administering medications.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement nursing care plans.
• Administer medications as per guidelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at East Kootenay Regional Hospital 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, apply today!

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

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 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 nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location

Located in Cranbrook, between Kimberley and Fernie, EKRH is a 75 bed regional referral centre for patients and smaller community hospitals throughout the designated health service area. EKRH offers physician specialties, 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute medical and surgical and obstetrical care as well as Lab services.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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? Apply Today!