Position Summary
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Are you an LPN with experience in an acute setting and looking to join a great team? Interior Health is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the passionate, energetic Emergency team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.
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 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
Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage for this position will be $32.84 to $41.35.
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 PART-TIME (0.61 FTE) OPPORTUNITY.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights; rotating from 07:30 to 19:45, 19:30 to 07:45 hours.
About this location/unit:
RIH is a leading tertiary hospital that serves a vast geographical area, and its newly renovated emergency department is a major step forward in providing exceptional care to over 80,000 patients per year. The upgraded digital infrastructure and modernized digital platform are designed to streamline operations and improve patient care.
The expanded triage area is now bright, open, and welcoming, providing a more comfortable environment for patients as they arrive. The introduction of Care Initiation Areas ensures diagnostics begin early, allowing for faster treatment and better outcomes. We’ve also unveiled brand new private exam rooms for added patient privacy, and a completely renovated nursing staff room, featuring a kitchen area and a quiet lounge to support staff wellbeing.
Additionally, we've developed new departmental roles, such as the inventory supply clerk, designed to save steps for nurses and enhance workflow efficiency. With an increased allied health presence, we provide stronger support for nursing staff, ensuring a collaborative and efficient care environment. This transformation underscores our commitment to advancing care while supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our dedicated team.
Take a look at the new Teck Emergency Department at the Royal Inland Hospital
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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
• Two (2) years recent related experience in an acute care setting
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Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.