LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Community Licensed Practical Nurse who is passionate about providing care and support to clients in Prince George. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with established standards and policies. Join a community that values your contributions with competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a vibrant region.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent training.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License and personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal nursing care to clients.
• Administer medications in accordance with established policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Communication

Observational Skills

Planning and Organizing

Clinical Specialty Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Relevant Program Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Position Summary
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want a career with an organization that is one of the best places to work in British Columbia? Helping people stay in the home they love is Northern Health’s commitment; make it yours as well.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Community Licensed Practical Nurse, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients. Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this 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.

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)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• One (1) year of recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
• Use of personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific clinical specialty or patient population dependent on the nature of the caseload (e.g. acute care, gerontology, palliative, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize; and ability to implement a plan of care.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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.