Licensed Practical Nurse | Long-term Care

Position Summary
This position may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

If you are passionate about being part of a team that is committed to providing high quality client-centered care, then join us as a Practical Nurse at Overlander Extended Care 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:

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team performing assessments and planning, implementing and providing personal and nursing care to patients. You will also administer oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures.

The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN 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.

We currently have a variety of permanent part-time opportunities available!

About this location/unit:

Overlander Extended Care is a 183 bed individual care facility located in the heart of Kamloops’ Brocklehurst area, which believes that each individual is a unique and valuable individual who will be treated with respect and dignity. We encourage the involvement of the individuals, their family and friends in decision making.

Overlander has two private palliative care rooms, which have recently been updated for the comfort of the individuals and their families. The building has two main wings and each wing has its own dining room and lounge areas. Meals are prepared on site and delivered to the dining rooms in hot meal carts and served individually.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Qualfications
• 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.

*Please upload a copy of your current, valid CPR certificate with your application*