Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN), Okanagan Correctional Centre; OCC), Correctional Health Services - Oliver, BC
Job in
Oliver, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Listing for:
PHSA
Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC), Correctional Health Services - Oliver, BC
Location: OliverJob Date posted 08/13/2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Oliver, BC
This Casual
opportunity is with Okanagan Correctional Centre located in Oliver, BC.
Are you an Licensed Practical Nurse driven to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges, substance use, concurrent disorders, or chronic illness? Join a compassionate, interprofessional team where your skills and empathy support whole-person care. From building therapeutic relationships to delivering hands-on nursing, you’ll play a vital role in helping clients move forward in their recovery journey.
What is Correctional Health Services
Correctional Health Services is a province-wide, specialized program providing care for clients who are incarcerated in one of BC’s 10 provincial correctional facilities. We believe everyone deserves a chance to access and receive the same quality of care as they would in the community.
What you do
Establish therapeutic relationships with clients. Assess and identify client’s actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, social-cultural and spiritual needs. Provide emotional support as needed.Contribute to the development and modification of individualized care plans by identifying client priorities/plans and suggests revisions of the nursing care plan as required for stable clients .Perform a variety of nursing procedures such as taking blood pressures, heights and weights, and urine testing as directed; and communicates patient information to in-charge nurses (RN/RPN), physicians, and other appropriate members of the team.Monitor status of client’s in relation to anticipated outcomes. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions by comparing actual outcomes to anticipated outcomes. Report unanticipated changes and concerns to the nurse-in-charge.Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as tracking results /consults documentation, and inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies appropriately on the client’s health record.What you bring
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses plus 1 year of experience working with offenders and/or in secure health care settings, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)Occupational First Aid Level 2 certification (OFA Level 3 certification for positions at the Ford Mountain Correctional Centre)Skills & Knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work and follow instructions accurately.Ability to operate related equipment.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have:
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth,…
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