Licensed Practical Nurse | Perioperative

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Perioperative team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

• Provides practical nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team performing varied surgical interventions.
• Consults, confers, and collaborates with other members of the surgical team in facilitating safe and effective surgical interventions through the performance of scrubbing and circulating duties in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Participates in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care, and providing support to clients and their families.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days from 06:45 to 14:45, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30 hours, with on-call shifts.

CMH Perioperative Services include two operating room theatres and one Endoscopy Suite. Pre-Surgical Screening, Daycare Surgery, Endoscopy, Dental, General Surgery, OB/Gyne, Dental, Post-Anesthesia Recovery procedures are offered. Planned expansion for Cataracts, ENT, Ortho and Urology. At CMH everybody works together in client-centred care. We are a very integrated team! You will find opportunity to provide everything patient flow/care from start to finish and experience training and cross‑training for a good variety of practice.

Surrounded by rugged forests and stunning lakes, Williams Lake is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, fishing, and boating in the warmer months to snowmobiling and cross‑country skiing in the winter, the area offers year-round adventure just outside your door.

Beyond outdoor recreation, Williams Lake has a growing local business scene with unique eateries, cafes, and farmers' markets. It’s a place where families can access schools, parks, and community amenities while enjoying affordable living. Whether you're seeking a more relaxed pace of life or looking for an outdoor basecamp to explore the vast wilderness, Williams Lake offers the perfect balance of adventure and convenience.

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?

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses with the full range of current licensed practical nursing competencies, and graduation from an accredited O.R. program for Licensed Practical Nurses plus 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