Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedic Technician

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We are seeking an Orthopaedic Technician certified Licensed Practical Nurse with comprehensive assessment and critical thinking skills to join our team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Williams Lake, 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

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
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician/nurse practitioner (NP), provides orthopaedic care by performing duties such as assessing and evaluating patient condition; reviewing x-rays to confirm plan of care; applying casts and splints; removing externally exposed pins, wires, staples and sutures; setting up traction equipment and performs related orthopaedic duties
• 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 (1.0 FTE) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days Monday to Friday; from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

About this location/unit

With a dedicated team of health-care professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to excellence in patient care, Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) serves as a vital hub for health care in Williams Lake and the surrounding area. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and ongoing public health support. As a smaller facility, CMH offers health-care professionals the opportunity to practice with a degree of autonomy rarely found in larger centers. Covering a vast catchment area extending from Bella Coola on the coast to the Cariboo mountains in the east, and serving a significant Indigenous population, the hospital presents a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of a diverse range of individuals.

As we embark on a three-year redevelopment plan aimed at expanding our facility, including a new emergency department, we are doubling down on our dedication to enhancing access to health care services for the community. By joining our team, you will become an integral part of a skilled and cohesive group, delivering health-care services with compassion and professionalism. Embrace the opportunity for a fulfilling and dynamic career, collaborating with dedicated colleagues committed to excellence in health-care delivery.

Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!

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Qualfications
• Graduation from a BCCNM recognized practical nursing education program plus completion of formal post-basic education in Orthopaedics, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) required