Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at our Med/Surg Department (6N) at Royal Inland Hospital, 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 Permanent Full Time (1.00) 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 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!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess patients and plan, implement, and provide personal and nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to work in a fast-paced medical-surgical inpatient unit. The nurse must practice within the BCCNM standards, competency guidelines, and organizational and unit-specific protocols; no specific education credential or years of experience are stated.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Medication Administration
- Oral Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Medication Administration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Judgment
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Personal Care
- Nursing Care
- Medication Administration
- Oral Medications
- Subcutaneous Medications
- Intramuscular Medications
- Multidisciplinary Team
- BCCNM Standards Of Practice
- Competency Guidelines
- Unit-Specific Protocols
- Adult Medical Care
- Eating Disorder Unit
- Rotating Day And Night Shifts
- Royal Inland Hospital
