*Licensed Practical Nurse | Trail & Castlegar

Interior Health; Trail; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Trail and Castlegar. In this role, you will provide personal and nursing care, administer medications, and work collaboratively in a team environment. This is a casual position with flexible hours and potential for permanent employment. Join a healthcare team committed to high-quality client-centered care and enjoy numerous benefits.

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

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program.
• Current full practicing licensure with BCCNM.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses

Current CPR certification

Current full practicing licensure with BCCNM

Current valid BC Driver’s License

Job description

Position Summary

If you are passionate about being part of a team that is committed to providing high quality client-centered care, then join us as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Trail and Castegar!

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

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 Casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.

About this location/unit

We hire LPNs to work in our long-term care facilities, on our home supports and home health teams, and in our hospitals as well. If you’re interested in working in any of these roles with Interior Health, apply today and we will be in touch directly to discuss current opportunities that fit best for you!

Find more information about Trail and Castlegar. Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 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!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses.
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required. Please upload a copy of your valid CPR certificate with your application.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License (required for community/home health positions only)

Please ensure you upload a copy of your resume or CV and cover letter along with a copy of any relevant information showing that you qualify for the position.