Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedic Technician

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Orthopaedic Technician Licensed Practical Nurse! This permanent full-time role at a leading hospital in Kamloops offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment. You'll be part of a team that values diversity and well-being, providing critical nursing services and orthopaedic care. With competitive wages, generous vacation, and a range of employee benefits, this position not only promises professional growth but also a fulfilling lifestyle in one of Canada's most beautiful regions. Don't miss the opportunity to love where you work and live—apply today!

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

• Comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse certification needed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Orthopaedic Care

Patient Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

Applicable positions may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!

We are seeking an Orthopaedic Technician certified Licensed Practical Nurse with comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills to join our team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.

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.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician/nurse practitioner (NP), provides orthopaedic care by performing duties such as assessing and evaluating patient condition; reviewing x-rays to confirm plan of care; applying casts and splints; removing externally exposed pins, wires, staples and sutures; setting up traction equipment and performs related orthopaedic duties.
• 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 full-time opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights; rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.

About this location/unit:

RIH is a tertiary referral hospital and our Emergency department has 18 beds, 2 trauma bays, a clinical decision area, streaming area, minor treatment area, and an ambulatory care area. We treat 75,000 patients per year and our nursing staff work 12 hour shifts. We see a broad spectrum of patients in age and acuity. Due to our geographical location and outdoor activities we see a large amount of trauma. We have a High Acuity Response Team at RIH that works directly with the BC Ambulance Services to transport patients from lower acuity sites to our hospital.

See why Nursing at Interior Health is such an amazing opportunity! Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 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!