Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedic Technician

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse at Kamloops Northshore UPCC within Interior Health will provide autonomous orthopaedic care, assess patients, support care planning, and manage casts, splints, and wound care while educating patients and families.

As a casual employee, you’ll enjoy shift variety, opportunities for growth, and the chance to transition into permanent roles within a supportive, patient‑centered team in BC.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a BCCNM recognized practical nursing education program.
• Completion of formal post-basic education in Orthopaedics or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients across domains and support autonomy in care planning.
• Provide orthopaedic care including casting, splints, traction setup, wound care, and education for patients and families.
• Assist with minor surgical/diagnostic procedures and documentation.
• Document care and coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Support orientation for new staff and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Orthopaedic nursing

Patient education

Wound care

Education

Practical nursing program (BCCNM)

Post-basic Orthopaedics training

Job description

Position Summary

Kamloops Northshore UPCC has an exciting opportunity for a casual Licensed Practical Nurse to join as an Orthopaedic Technician. We are looking for a confident, self‑directed professional who thrives in an autonomous role and is comfortable working independently while delivering high‑quality patient‑centered care.

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions.

Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assess and monitor the strengths and limitations of patients, residents, and clients across physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual domains while establishing therapeutic relationships that support autonomy in care planning. The LPN will provide orthopaedic care by assessing conditions, reviewing xrays, communicating changes to physicians/NPs, implementing orders, assisting with cast application following reductions, applying and removing splints and casts, performing minor supervised cast modifications, removing exposed pins, staples, sutures, and wires, setting up and adjusting traction, supporting patients with mobility aids, and educating patients and families on cast and skin care. Within the LPN scope, the role includes assisting physicians/NPs with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures such as colposcopies, blepharoplasties, and lesion removals. The LPN will contribute to individualized care plans, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and advocate for patient and family needs. Responsibilities include performing nursing procedures such as assessments, monitoring, preparing patients for diagnostics and surgery, catheter and ostomy care, wound care, unit specific procedures, supporting activities of daily living, administering oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and PRN medications, and inserting or maintaining peripheral IV infusions when ordered. The LPN will communicate changes in condition to physicians, NPs, or managers; document care according to policy; and perform clerical tasks such as scheduling, ordering supplies, initiating diagnostic requisitions, and completing admissions, discharges, and transfers. The role also includes supporting orientation for new staff and students, participating in quality improvement and educational activities, maintaining a safe environment by adhering to safety and infection control standards, reporting hazards or malfunctioning equipment, and performing other related duties as assigned.

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

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a BCCNM recognized practical nursing education program plus completion of formal post-basic education in Orthopaedics, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) required.