Licesned Practical Nurse

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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at the 6N Surgical Unit at the Royal Inland Hospital 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

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C. Interior Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs 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 permanent full time opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:30 hours.

About this Location

Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) is in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area and is one of two Interior Health tertiary referral hospitals.

Located in Kamloops, RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. Specialty services include ambulatory psychiatry, elderly mental health, clinical nutrition, and lung health.

6 North is a dedicated medical inpatient unit specializing in comprehensive care for adult patients with a diverse range of medical conditions. With a capacity of 38 beds, 6N serves as a vital resource within the hospital for patients having medical needs. 6N is also offering specialized services as the designated eating disorder unit.

At 6N, we pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Our team is composed of passionate professionals including Hospitalists (MD, NP) Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs), Transition Liaisons (TLs), Social Workers (SWs), Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses, Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Dieticians, and Support Services workers (HCA, Porters, Activation Team). This collaborative environment ensures that each patient receives holistic, personalized care tailored to their unique needs.

We invite you to learn more about our unit and how we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day.

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

• 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.