Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute
- Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
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Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, 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
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
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
Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm is a 43–bed Level 2 Community Hospital. It is located between Kamloops and Revelstoke and offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24 hour emergency.
See why Nursing at Shuswap Lake General Hospital is such an amazing opportunity!
With a lively downtown full of unique cafes, shops and restaurants, this charming community is always alive with local events and entertainment.
For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking trails, beautiful lakes and nearby mountains make year-round adventure a reality. After a day of exploring, enjoy local produce at the market, sample wines and craft brews or indulge in a meal at one of the many local eateries.
With a welcoming atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and endless opportunities to explore, Salmon Arm is a place to live, work and play
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’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
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
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
Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm is a 43–bed Level 2 Community Hospital. It is located between Kamloops and Revelstoke and offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24 hour emergency.
See why Nursing at Shuswap Lake General Hospital is such an amazing opportunity!
With a lively downtown full of unique cafes, shops and restaurants, this charming community is always alive with local events and entertainment.
For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking trails, beautiful lakes and nearby mountains make year-round adventure a reality. After a day of exploring, enjoy local produce at the market, sample wines and craft brews or indulge in a meal at one of the many local eateries.
With a welcoming atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and endless opportunities to explore, Salmon Arm is a place to live, work and play
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’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
Assess patients and plan, implement, and provide personal and nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse for an acute-care setting. The nurse must work within the LPN scope of practice and follow BCCNM standards and organizational and unit-specific protocols.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Medication Administration
- Oral Medication Administration
- Intramuscular 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
- LPN
- Acute Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Medication Administration
- Oral Medication
- Subcutaneous Medication
- Intramuscular Medication
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Scope Of Practice
- Standards Of Practice
- BCCNM
- Hospital
- Inpatient Care
- Surgical Services
- Obstetrics
- Emergency Services
- Rotating Shifts