Licensed Practical Nurse

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Community Care Central Intake team at Kiro Wellness Centre in Trail,BC. If Home Health 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
The Licensed Practical Nurse:

• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients such as wound care, IV, catheter care and pleurex drains
• 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

Central Intake is a service intended to provide a single point of contact available to the public and health care providers for consultation or referral. Intake staff are to be knowledgeable and assist with questions about or referral to available care and resources. Central Intake will be the single point of access for all new client referrals for service within Home Health programs from all sources.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is a special place with affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities. Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges; Greater Trail is a four-season destination, offering an abundance of recreational activities. Conveniences like golfing, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking and first-class recreational facilities make Trail "BC's Number One Sports Town".

Breathtaking vistas, active arts and culture community, and a variety of service clubs and organizations make Trail one of the most desirable communities in the Kootenay Boundary Region. For residents and visitors alike, Trail offers outstanding opportunities for living life well and to the fullest. The culture of volunteerism is abundant and is evident by the many events and projects the community gets involved in.

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