Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Care

Interior Health
Posted a month ago
Castlegar,
$32.84 - $41.35 per hour
Full Time

Job Description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Health team at Castlegar District Health Centre in Castlegar, BC.

If community care 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 Relief Full Time (1.0) opportunity until October 20, 2026 , or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 08:00 to 16:14 hours.

About this Location
Castlegar The friendly and growing community of Castlegar is located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet.

Situated in the Rockies region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area.

The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year round.

Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts and groomed cross-country ski trails.

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!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one (1) year of recent, related community, acute care or long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
• Current valid BC Driver’s License

Comments

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.

Competition #:  02185111
Employee Type:  RELIEF FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:  BCNU
Facility:  CASTLEGAR DIST HLTH CTR
Location:  Castlegar
Department:  CCC HOME HEALTH GENERAL
Reports To:  MANAGER (OR DESIGNATE)
Hourly Wage:  $32.84 – $41.35

* All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT

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