Licensed Practical Nurse & Surgical

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join a dynamic surgical team in Cranbrook, BC. This relief full-time position offers a diverse work environment where you will provide personal and nursing care, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and administer medications. The role includes rotating shifts and is a great opportunity to join an esteemed healthcare provider recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Apply today to enhance your career 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

• Licensed Practical Nurse with the ability to perform assessments and provide patient care.
• Administers medications in accordance with policies.
• Operates within the Standards of Practice by BCCNM.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal and nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications as per policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Motivated

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Surgical team at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, 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

• 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
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures
• 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 Full Time opportunity until November 3, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this Location

Located in Cranbrook, between Kimberley and Fernie, EKRH is a 75 bed regional referral centre for patients and smaller community hospitals throughout the designated health service area. EKRH offers physician specialties, 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute medical and surgical and obstetrical care as well as Lab services.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.Cs 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!