Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long-term Care
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join Long-term Care team at Overlander Extended Care in 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 Relief Part Time (0.59) opportunity until August 2, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00 hours.
About this Location
Overlander is a 183 bed individual care home located in the heart of Kamloops’ Brocklehurst area, which believes that each individual is a unique and valuable individual who will be treated with respect and dignity. We encourage the involvement of the individuals, their family and friends in decision making.
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!
Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification required
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join Long-term Care team at Overlander Extended Care in 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 Relief Part Time (0.59) opportunity until August 2, 2027, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00 hours.
About this Location
Overlander is a 183 bed individual care home located in the heart of Kamloops’ Brocklehurst area, which believes that each individual is a unique and valuable individual who will be treated with respect and dignity. We encourage the involvement of the individuals, their family and friends in decision making.
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!
Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Current CPR certification required
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse at Interior Health Authority will assess residents, plan and provide personal and nursing care with the care team, and give medications as ordered. The nurse will follow BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and facility policies.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from a recognized practical nursing program or an equivalent mix of education, training and experience, plus current full practising licensure with the BCCNM. Current CPR certification is also required.
Skills
- Nursing assessment
- Care planning
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Oral medication administration
- Subcutaneous injection
- Intramuscular injection
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation
- Patient and family communication
- Infection control
- CPR
- Shift work
- Long-term care
- Resident dignity and respect
- Scope of practice
- Standards of practice
Benefits
- Employee and family assistance program
- Employer-paid training and education
- Generous vacation entitlement
- Employer-paid health benefits
- Municipal pension plan
- Shift premiums
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Practical Nurse
- Long-term care
- Residential care
- Nursing
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- BCCNM
- CPR
- Relief
- Part-time
- Shift work
- Kamloops
- Interior Health
- Healthcare
- Elder care
- Care home
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- CPR
Fields of study
- Practical Nursing