(LPN) – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Location: Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) travel nursing opportunity at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. The successful candidate will provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with acute medical conditions, surgical needs, and post-operative recovery requirements while collaborating with Registered Nurses (RNs) and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to medical-surgical patients within the LPN scope of practice.

Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with professional standards and facility policies.

Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and activities of daily living.

Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing procedures within authorized competencies.

Identify changes in patient status and promptly report concerns to the RN or appropriate healthcare provider.

Promote patient comfort, dignity, safety, and emotional well-being.

Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.

Support patient education, discharge preparation, and continuity of care.

Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Follow infection prevention, medication safety, and workplace safety protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Recent Medical-Surgical or inpatient acute care nursing experience.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge of medication administration, wound care, infection prevention, and patient safety.

Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and teamwork skills.

Ability to work effectively in a busy inpatient hospital environment.

Flexibility to work shifts according to facility requirements.

Travel Contract Benefits

Benefits may include, subject to contract terms:

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation assistance or provided accommodation.

Travel reimbursement to and from the assignment.

Guaranteed weekly hours, where specified in the contract.

Paid orientation, where included in the contract.