Licensed Practical Nurse & Orthopaedic Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join as an Orthopaedic Technician at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. This full-time position involves performing assessments, providing nursing care, and delivering orthopaedic interventions. The role offers competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and significant career growth opportunities. Shifts include days, evenings, and nights, ensuring a dynamic work environment in a leading healthcare facility.

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

• Ability to perform assessments and provide personal and nursing care.
• Experience in orthopaedic care including cast application and traction setup.
• Comprehensive understanding of nursing standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide nursing care in collaboration with the team.
• Provide orthopaedic care under physician/nurse practitioner supervision.
• Review x-rays and confirm patient care plans.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Motivated

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Overview

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

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 performing 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.

Location

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area. The newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform streamline operations and improve patient care. The expanded triage area is bright, open and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. New private exam rooms and a renovated nursing staff room support staff wellbeing.

Shifts and Hours

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

Other Information

This is a Permanent Full Time opportunity. Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and 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!