Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Combined Medical Surgical

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northern Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Fort St. John Hospital, where you will provide compassionate patient care in a supportive environment. With a commitment to quality health services, you will be part of a dedicated team in a vibrant community offering numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered as a practicing LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Current C.P.R. certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assists with patient assessment and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current C.P.R. certification

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 to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Fort St. John Hospital.

Under the direction of a registered nurse in charge, provides direct patient care to patients on the Medical/Surgical Unit, and possibly to other nursing units within the facility as appropriate. Assists with assessment, direct patient care as assigned, and performs clerical duties related to the work of the Unit.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (Rotating)

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

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. They have two state-of-the-art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery, and post-partum.

Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021). It serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small-town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• 'Loan Forgiveness Programs' are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current C.P.R. certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize work.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units, and many other offices providing specialized services.