Licensed Practical Nurse | Hemodialysis

Position Summary


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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Hemodialysis team at the Kelowna General Hospital in beautiful Kelowna, B.C If you are a Registered Nurse with Hemodialysis education/training and experience, 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 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 (LPN):
• Assesses, plans, implements and provides nursing care to patients/clients receiving hemodialysis
• Provides practical nursing services during the pre-dialysis, intra-dialysis and post-dialysis periods
• Operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and 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.

Reporting to the Manager of Renal Services in Kelowna, the Licensed Practical Nurse, Hemodialysis, provides nursing care and support to patients with chronic kidney disease or kidney related problems undergoing hemodialysis based at our satellite outpatient clinic in Vernon.

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.80) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings; rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 14:45 to 22:45 hours.

About this location/unit:
The vibrant and growing city of Kelowna offers so much to enjoy! Vineyards, orchards, golfing, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene situated on stunning Okanagan Lake and not forgetting multiple winter resorts and Kelowna international airport right on our doorstep.

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!

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Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

• Completion of a recognized nephrology nursing certificate program plus two years recent related general duty nursing experience; OR completion of a recognized nephrology nursing certificate program plus one year recent related critical care nursing experience; OR one year recent related hemodialysis nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Current BCLS certification required. Valid BC Driver’s License required