Licensed Practical Nurse | Acute

Position Summary

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Looking for consistent scheduling and access to our robust benefits package? A permanent role may be right for you

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at our Sugrical Department at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, 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

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Employer paid training/education opportunities

- Generous Vacation Entitlement

- Employer Paid Health Benefits

- Municipal Pension Plan

- Shift Premiums

- Competitive wages

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C. Interior Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as‑needed basis.

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

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) acts as a referral centre to three community hospitals and one diagnostic centre in the South Okanagan and includes a regional population of 85,000. It has an operating capacity of 158 acute beds and 102 extended care beds. A full range of services are provided with the exception of open heart surgery, neuro surgery, and recent spinal cord injury care. This is a great place to experience a variety of medical and surgical nursing units and build and expand your nursing skills.

Level 4 of the David E. Kampe Tower in Penticton Regional Hospital is a very busy surgical unit with 28 beds. The unit provides pre and post‑surgical nursing care for orthopaedics, urology and general surgery patients. There is lots of interaction with Allied health OT/PT/SW/Pharmacy and the Transition Liaison RN.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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

Qualfications

- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses

- Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

- Current CPR certification required *Please upload a copy of your valid CPR certificate with your application*

Acute care experience is considered an asset. Along with a copy of your CV (resume) please provide details regarding your previous acute care experience.

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