Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Technician

Interior Health Authority; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Permanent Part Time Primary Health Care Licensed Practical Nurse in Kamloops. This role emphasizes autonomy and offers the chance to deliver comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations. You'll work closely with an inter-professional team, conducting assessments and developing integrated care plans that empower clients to achieve their health goals. With a commitment to creating a supportive environment, this position enables you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you're passionate about nursing and ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Self-directed Licensed Practical Nurse with strong autonomy in care delivery.
• Experience in comprehensive nursing care and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated nursing care through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient self-management and health goals.

Skills

Autonomous Work

Nursing Care Coordination

Patient Assessment

Health Promotion

Disease Prevention

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

Who are we looking for?

Interior Health has an opportunity for a Permanent Part Time Primary Health Care Licensed Practical Nurse who is self-directed and comfortable working autonomously. This position works rotating days and evenings, with the shift times being 07:00 to 19:00. The home site for this position is at the Kamloops Northshore UPCC, located in Kamloops, B.C.

How will you make an impact?

As the Primary Health Care Licensed Practical Nurse, you are responsible for providing comprehensive and coordinated nursing care to clients in a primary health care, community or patient home setting through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivery. The Primary Health Care Nurse assists individuals to achieve safe, realistic and reasonable healthcare goals and to maintain optimal health through the provision of information/health promotion, disease prevention and treatment/care management services.

What will you work on?

The Primary Health Care Nurse is responsible for working in collaboration with an inter-professional care team and defined network of Primary Care Physicians/Nurse Practitioners. The goal is to conduct integrated care planning, offer client assessments/clinic visits, and provide ongoing monitoring and self-management support follow-up for clients (adults, seniors, pediatrics) and/or those with multiple chronic conditions, either in an individual or group setting and often directly within the family physician/nurse practitioner office.

We strive to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply today to join our team!