Licensed Practical Nurse | Community Care
- Clearwater, BC, Canada
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Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Health team at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater, BC. If Home Health 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
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
The Licensed Practical Nurse:
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 08:30 to 13:30, 08:30 to 12:15, 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Located at the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater is a scenic town surrounded by mountains, forests, and waterfalls. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the area offers endless outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, with the famous Helmcken Falls just a short drive away.
Clearwater’s small-town charm is complemented by local cafes, shops, and a close-knit community. With easy access to the park’s pristine wilderness and year-round adventure, Clearwater is an ideal destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’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!
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
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
The Licensed Practical Nurse:
- In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients such as wound care, IV, catheter care and pleurex drains
- 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
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 08:30 to 13:30, 08:30 to 12:15, 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Located at the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater is a scenic town surrounded by mountains, forests, and waterfalls. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the area offers endless outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, with the famous Helmcken Falls just a short drive away.
Clearwater’s small-town charm is complemented by local cafes, shops, and a close-knit community. With easy access to the park’s pristine wilderness and year-round adventure, Clearwater is an ideal destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’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!
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess clients, plan and provide personal and nursing care, including wound, intravenous, catheter, and Pleurex drain care. Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and nursing practice standards.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with an interest in Home Health Nursing. The nurse must work within the competency guidelines, full scope of practice, and standards set by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and organizational protocols.
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Care Planning
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Care
- Catheter Care
- Pleurex Drain Care
- Medication Administration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Home Health Nursing
- Client Assessment
- Care Planning
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Care
- Catheter Care
- Pleurex Drains
- Medication Administration
- Oral Medications
- Subcutaneous Medications
- Intramuscular Medications
- Multidisciplinary Team
- British Columbia College Of Nurses And Midwives
- Standards Of Practice
- Competency Guidelines
- Organizational Policies And Procedures
- Home Health