Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedic Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the orthopaedic team at Royal Inland Hospital. This part-time relief position requires performing patient assessments and collaborative care. The ideal candidate holds a practical nursing certification and has experience in orthopaedic care. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work in one of Canada's top employers located in a beautiful region.

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 able to perform assessments and provide nursing care to patients.
• Experience in orthopaedic care, including casting and splinting, is necessary.
• Familiarity with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and implement nursing care in collaboration with the team.
• Provide orthopaedic care under physician supervision.
• Operate within competency guidelines and organizational policies.

Skills

Assessment and planning skills

Orthopaedic care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Patient condition evaluation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Applicable positions may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join as a Orthopaedic Technician at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, 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

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 Relief Part Time 0.61) opportunity until December 31, 2025, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days, evenings nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 09:00 to 21:15, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.

About this Location

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 patient 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.

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!