Ambulatory Care Licensed Practical Nurse | Casual Pool

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Job ID 1592450 Date posted 08/24/2021

Job title :AMBULATORY CARE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE | CASUAL POOL

Community :PENTICTON

Facility :PENTICTON REGIONAL HSPTL

Status :CASUAL

Position Summary

We are growing our Casual Pool of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) in our Ambulatory Care Department (ACU).

Casual employment will vary between Zero and 37.5 hours per week. Shifts will always be during the Day (07:30 to 15:30 hours) Monday through Friday. Casual employees receive 12.6% of their straight time pay, exclusive of all premiums, in lieu of scheduled vacations and statutory holidays. Upon completion of 180 hours, there is option of purchasing medical, dental and extended health benefit plans. A Casual position may lead into regular employment opportunities, as once hired, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent part-time or full time positions.

What The ACU LPN Works On

The ACU LPN is responsible for the Minor Surgery slate, which is zero to 15 patients/day and in assisting surgeons with minor surgical procedures. Work is primarily independently performed with available support from the Patient Care Coordinator and two other surgical nurses.

How Will The ACU LPN Creates Impact

Be at work to ensure booked procedures can be completed.

How We Will Help You Grow

Opportunity to work directly with surgeons. Education support for learning additional skills.

PRH ACU offers the LPN a very diverse scope of practice, opportunity to join a very experienced clinical team dedicated to teamwork and patient safety. We offer fulfilling opportunities to support and enhance knowledge and skills to help you progress at every stage of your Licensed Practical Nursing career.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses with the full range of current licensed practical nursing competencies.
• Graduation from an accredited Operating Room Program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• One (1) year recent related experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute Care, 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.
  

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Interior Health values diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience and knowledge to ensure equitable health outcomes for all of the clients we serve. We are welcoming of all populations including our Aboriginal partners throughout the Interior Health Region. We are committed to increasing our Aboriginal representative workforce to build an engaged, culturally diverse organization focused on the goal of providing high quality, sustainable healthcare through an engaged workforce and healthy workplaces. We build inclusive, trusting and respectful relationships through our partnerships. At Interior Health, Every Person Matters.