Licensed Practical Nurse | Community Care

Job summary

The LPN performs patient assessments and provides nursing care, including wound, IV, and catheter care. They are responsible for administering medications and operating within the BCCNM standards of practice.

Job details

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Health team at Pleasant Valley Health Centre in Armstrong, BC. If Community Care 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 The Licensed Practical Nurse: In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients such as wound care, IV, catheter care and pleurex drains 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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis. Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 08:00-16:00. About this Location Nestled in the scenic Spallumcheen Valley, Armstrong is a quaint town known for its agricultural roots and vibrant community. Just 20 minutes from Vernon, Armstrong offers a blend of small-town charm, local boutiques, cozy cafes, and a thriving arts scene. 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!

What you’ll do

The LPN performs patient assessments and provides nursing care, including wound, IV, and catheter care. They are responsible for administering medications and operating within the BCCNM standards of practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse capable of working in a fast-paced community care environment. They must adhere to the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) competency guidelines.

Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums • Competitive wages

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Wound Care
• IV Therapy
• Catheter Care
• Pleurex Drains
• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Nursing Care Planning
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services