Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Med Surg

Northern Health; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at The Lakes District Hospital. The role involves delivering compassionate patient care, performing nursing procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers competitive benefits, including vacation time and financial support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered as a practicing LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge to work at full scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and implement care plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to deal effectively with others

Knowledge of administering medications

Physical ability to carry out 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 The Lakes District Hospital.

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, Rotating

The Lakes District Hospital

A 16-bed facility that sees an average of 12,000 ER visits per year. The services include: Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Services, Palliative Care, Acute Care, Public Health, Home and Community Care.

Burns Lake

Located in the heart of the Lakes District, an area boasting over 4800 kilometers of lake shoreline. The village has a diverse population of 2,000 residents and serves a surrounding area of approximately 13,000 residents of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. With two of the six local First Nations communities located within municipal boundaries, Burns Lake has a strong sense of culture and incredible local talents to showcase. Housing in Burns Lake is very affordable, including lakefront property! There are two K-7 schools, a K-9, an 8-12 and a 10-12 public school within the Lakes District Area. Additionally, there are two Independent Mennonite schools and one College of New Caledonia campus within the community. It is centrally located between Smithers (1.5 hrs) and Prince George (2.5 hours) for ease of access to airports. VIA Rail serves Burns Lake year round and stops right in the centre of Burns Lake's downtown core. The small community offers beautiful scenery and a variety of summer and winter activities. Check out Burns Lake for more information on this family-friendly community.

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 through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant?

Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow the steps outlined on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with residents, families, co-workers, the multidisciplinary team, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills and ability to implement a care plan.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as required by the BCCNM, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, offering health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We serve a population of 300,000 with hospital and community-based healthcare, employing over 7,000 staff across the region. We provide a wide variety of career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and more.