Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedic Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Orthopaedic Technician at Penticton Regional Hospital. This casual position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional growth. You'll perform assessments, provide nursing care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. With opportunities for advancement and a commitment to improving the working environment for nurses, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Apply today to discover the incredible opportunities in nursing at this esteemed institution!

Qualifications

• Comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to perform orthopaedic duties under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal and nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assesses patient condition and applies casts and splints.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Orthopaedic Care

Patient Care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Orthopaedic Technician with comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills to join our team at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, 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. We promote well-being and work-life balance within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone in the Interior Health region, from our employees to the populations we serve.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution aimed at improving the working environment for nurses and providing better quality care to our patients.

About The Job

• Performs assessments and plans, implements, and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The scope of skills varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner (NP), provides orthopaedic care by assessing patient condition, reviewing x-rays to confirm the 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.

This is a casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary, with shifts at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings, including permanent and temporary positions. Many opportunities with Interior Health begin with casual employment and can lead to regular employment.

Shifts will be Monday through Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

About this location/unit:

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) serves as a referral centre for three community hospitals and one diagnostic centre in the South Okanagan, with a regional population of 85,000. It has 158 acute beds and 102 extended care beds. A full range of services are provided, excluding open heart surgery, neuro surgery, and recent spinal cord injury care. This setting offers a variety of medical and surgical nursing units to build and expand your skills.

Interior Health is an organization that supports growth and values life outside of work. Apply Today!

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