Specialty Education, Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Med Surg

Northern Health; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse for the Med Surg department at Fort Nelson Hospital. This position offers a training opportunity with a commitment to compassionate patient care and collaboration within a healthcare team. The role includes responsibilities such as assessing patient needs, planning care, and documenting interventions while adhering to established protocols. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, vacation, and support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year

Support for moving expenses for eligible roles

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Current registration with BCCNM.
• One year recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care in the Med Surg department.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Document care provided and respond to incidents.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient and family engagement

Documentation

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? Do you want to extend your nursing knowledge? We have a training opportunity that may interest you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the Med Surg department at the Fort Nelson Hospital.

Working within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Northern Health, the LPN works closely with the care team in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services for Emergency Department patients. Participates in discharge and/or care planning, functions as a patient advocate, and teaches patients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family. Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Under a team-based model, provides care to patients across the lifespan, and their families, based on stable and/or predictable states of health by initiating and following established plans of care. Recognizes and responds to unexpected patient outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Documents care provided and response to incidents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Emergency Department expectations. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as needed.

Northern Health Regional Emergency Training Program Details: The Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) utilizes a standardized, evidence-informed online curriculum offered by Elsevier, called Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO). REDEP combines Elsevier's ENO online curriculum with a skills/simulation lab and clinical practicum to prepare registered nurses to provide safe and competent emergency nursing care, at a novice level.

There is 1 training position available for 2025/2026.

• Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required.
• Successful candidates may be required to complete pre-requisite courses through part-time distance education, on their own time, prior to assuming this position.
• Learners should expect to make a 4-6 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning.
• Additional study time outside scheduled hours will be required to successfully complete the program.
• Must have completed Heart and Stroke BLS in the last 6 months.
• Flexibility for practicums is necessary.
• Prior experience on an acute care ward (medical/surgical) is preferred.
• Current BLS certification within a year is mandatory prior to the skills/simulation.
• Preference for participants who have completed an electrocardiogram (ECG) course prior to beginning REDEP.
• Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department.
• Upon successful completion, Northern Health requires an 18-month return of service in a nursing position in the area.
• Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If none are qualified, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants with training provided.

Actual start date & hours of work: Varies as education is ongoing throughout 2025/2026. Contact [e-mail] for info.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00.

Fort Nelson General Hospital: An important health centre for the north, housing 25 Acute Care beds and 8 Long-term beds. Services include Lab and X-ray, Community Counselling, Minor Surgery, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and pediatrician visits.

Community and Location: Fort Nelson is in the northern Rockies, with scenic landscapes. Main industries are forestry, natural gas, transportation, and tourism. Population approx. 3,370. The community has schools, a museum, shops, and a slower pace of life.

What Northern Health offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans.
• Four weeks vacation after one year.
• Support for moving expenses for eligible roles.
• Employee referral program.
• Training and leadership development.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions.

Application documentation: Upload registration number, education/qualification documents, cover letter, and resume.

International Applicants: Follow steps on our careers page before applying.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program and one year recent experience.
• Current registration with BCCNM.

Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated nursing practice skills, clinical judgment, equipment proficiency, documentation, patient and family engagement, legislation knowledge, and physical ability to perform the role.

Who We Are: Northern Health serves a vast area with hospital and community services for 300,000 people, employing over 7,000 staff across numerous facilities.