Long-term Care Licensed Practical Nurse

2 months ago

Alberta, Canada Interior Health Full time
Are you a passionate, energetic Licensed Practical Nurse who wants to work for a team that has a person-centered philosophy designed to support peoples’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible? We currently have multiple Long-term Care positions available within our Long-term Care teams in Kelowna, B.C.

*What We Offer*
* Relocation assistance for eligible positions
* Employee pension plan
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Comprehensive benefit packages
* Paid annual vacation
* Employee health & wellness program
* Disability and life insurance
* Challenging and rewarding work environment

*What will you work on?*
As the *Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)*, you will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performing assessments and planning, implementing and providing personal and nursing care to patients/clients. You will also administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The LPN will provide complete treatment of wound care and provides leadership to our care staff. They work closely with the RN’s, and will admit and discharge clients.

The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN 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.

*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.

*About this location:*

Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving City of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shores of Lake Okanagan in the South Central Region of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area and boasts all of the amenities of a major centre including fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Wine tours, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming and camping are among the many recreational activities enjoyed by residents here.

*Qualifications*
* 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.84-$41.35 per hour

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required

Licence/Certification:
* Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma (required)
* BCCNM Registration (required)
* CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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