Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Float

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse at UHNBC, where you will deliver compassionate patient care in a dynamic team environment. This role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including financial support for moving expenses. Work in a supportive community with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing LPN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care under supervision.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge and competencies for full scope of practice

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at UHNBC.

Under the direction of the Unit/Program Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN functions in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00

New Wage

As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $32.84 - $41.35/hour

About UHNBC

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and is the hub for specialized health services. It is a full-service hospital and home to a new cancer centre for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. UHNBC provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia. It is also a key clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students from UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and other institutions.

Community Information

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) residents and serves approximately 320,000 people. It offers amenities of a larger city with the charm of a smaller town. Learn more about what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for full-time and part-time employees. Casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to implement a care plan.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as required by BCCNM, including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 km², providing hospital and community health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities, serving a population of 300,000. With over 7,000 staff, we deliver exceptional health services across the region, offering various career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, and specialized services.