LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expense assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Parkside Intermediate Care Home. You will apply the nursing process, perform assessments, and provide compassionate care under supervision, supporting clients and families toward optimal health.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, adherence to BC standards of practice, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• One year of recent, related acute care or residential experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply Nursing Process, perform assessments and plan care; provide nursing care.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, clients and families; supervise other staff as directed.
• Maintain compliance with standards of practice and organizational policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Time management

Patient care

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Summary

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 Parkside Care Home.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Clinical Supervisor or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse applies Nursing Process, performs assessments, plans, provides nursing care, and may provide direction to other staff.

The LPN operates in accordance with the expected competencies within the Entry to Practice Competencies, Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice as outlined by BCCNM, as well as within a client and family centered care model and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

The LPN will support clients and families to achieve and maintain optimal health by performing the following duties and responsibilities.

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• One (1) year of recent, related acute care or residential experience.

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 assign care and share knowledge with the multidisciplinary team, clients and families
• Ability to organize work.
• 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 initiate and 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.

Where you will be working:

Facility: Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Parkside Intermediate Care Home.

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.