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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs assessments, plans, implements, and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. They administer medications and operate in accordance with competency guidelines and organizational policies.
Requirements
Candidates should be reliable, flexible, and motivated individuals with experience in nursing. The position requires adherence to the Standards of Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
Working hours
28 hours per week
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Assessment
- Collaboration
- Nursing Care
- Emergency Care
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Standards of Practice
- Organizational Policies
- Health Benefits
- Cultural Diversity
- Work Life Balance
- Environmental Sustainability
- Professional Development
- Wellbeing
Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Training/Education Opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Care
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Assessment
- Collaboration
- Nursing Care
- Healthcare
- Emergency Department
- Tertiary Hospital
- Digital Infrastructure
- Patient Privacy
- Professional Development
- Work Life Balance
- Cultural Diversity
- Health Benefits
Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Emergency team at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, 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:
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 Permanent Part Time (0.71) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days, evenings and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 09:00 to 21:25, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.
About this Location
RIH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care.
The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We’ve also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.
Additionally, we've developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.
Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital
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!
