Position Summary
If you are a Practical Nurse who strives to make a difference in people's lives by caring for them with compassion, dignity and respect, Interior Health has a great opportunity in Home Health Fernie/Sparwood.
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.
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 means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days between Monday and Friday; from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
* Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage will be $32.84 to $41.35 per hour.
About this location/unit
Fernie is a historic mountain town founded in 1898. Fernie is located in southeast British Columbia, Canada and is completely surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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 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