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Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedic Technician
@ Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, Colombie-Britannique
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Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Licensed Practical Nurse to work as an Orthopaedic Technician at Kamloops Northshore UPCC. The role covers orthopaedic assessment, cast and splint care, traction, minor supervised procedures and general nursing care, with a schedule of 0 to 37.5 hours per week on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Pay is competitive, with shift premiums, employer-paid training and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Responsabilités :
- Assess and monitor patients and provide orthopaedic care
- Apply, remove and maintain casts, splints and traction
- Administer medications and perform nursing procedures
- Communicate changes in condition to physicians, NPs or managers
- Educate patients and families on cast and skin care
Résumé des exigences :
- Graduation from a BCCNM-recognized practical nursing program
- Formal post-basic education in Orthopaedics or equivalent
- Current BCCNM practising licence
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-08-31
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-09
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-09
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Soins infirmiers et soins personnels |
| Heures par semaine | 37.5 |
| Horaire | jour, soir |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : aucun |
| Milieu de travail | Hôpital ou clinique |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique modéré · ordinateur modéré |
| Formation | Certificat de métier (DEP) (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Practical Nursing, Orthopaedics |
| Avantages mentionnés | Formation payée |
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Interior Health Authority
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Description complète de l’entreprise
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
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- 44 807
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 10 028
- Bureaux déclarés
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Autres noms enregistrés
- Interior Health Authority
- Spécialités
- Health Care
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Taille | 10,001+ employees |
| Siège social | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Type d’organisation | Nonprofit |
| Fondée en | 2001 |
| Spécialités | Health Care |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 1 381 |
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Kamloops Northshore UPCC has an exciting opportunity for a casual Licensed Practical Nurse to join as an Orthopaedic Technician. We are looking for a confident, self‑directed professional who thrives in an autonomous role and is comfortable working independently while delivering high‑quality patient‑centered care.
How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.
What will you work on?
The Licensed Practical Nurse will assess and monitor the strengths and limitations of patients, residents, and clients across physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual domains while establishing therapeutic relationships that support autonomy in care planning. The LPN will provide orthopaedic care by assessing conditions, reviewing xrays, communicating changes to physicians/NPs, implementing orders, assisting with cast application following reductions, applying and removing splints and casts, performing minor supervised cast modifications, removing exposed pins, staples, sutures, and wires, setting up and adjusting traction, supporting patients with mobility aids, and educating patients and families on cast and skin care. Within the LPN scope, the role includes assisting physicians/NPs with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures such as colposcopies, blepharoplasties, and lesion removals. The LPN will contribute to individualized care plans, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and advocate for patient and family needs. Responsibilities include performing nursing procedures such as assessments, monitoring, preparing patients for diagnostics and surgery, catheter and ostomy care, wound care, unit specific procedures, supporting activities of daily living, administering oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and PRN medications, and inserting or maintaining peripheral IV infusions when ordered. The LPN will communicate changes in condition to physicians, NPs, or managers; document care according to policy; and perform clerical tasks such as scheduling, ordering supplies, initiating diagnostic requisitions, and completing admissions, discharges, and transfers. The role also includes supporting orientation for new staff and students, participating in quality improvement and educational activities, maintaining a safe environment by adhering to safety and infection control standards, reporting hazards or malfunctioning equipment, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’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!
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
∙ 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.
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