LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Northern Health; Terrace; Híbrido; CAD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Indigenous leave benefits

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Descripción de la vacante

Northern Health in Terrace, BC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Ksyen Regional Hospital. The LPN will deliver compassionate nursing care, participate in care planning, assessments, and documentation under the Standards of Practice for LPNs in British Columbia.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team across day and night shifts, contribute to patient advocacy, and support orientation and education for new staff and students as required.

Formación

• Graduate from a recognized practical nursing program.
• Registered with BCCNM as an LPN.
• Current CPR/Life Support certification.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care per policies and standards.
• Develop and contribute to patient care plans.
• Document assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Respond to incidents and support orientation of students.

Conocimientos

CPR Certification

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Physical endurance

Educación

Practical Nurse Diploma

BCCNM registration

Descripción del empleo

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 Ksyen Regional Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Program Lead or designate and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention. The LPN assists patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Northern Health (NH) and established protocols. Participates in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing, and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for patients/residents. Participates in a variety of meetings including care conferences and assists with orientation of new staff and students as required. Responds and reports incidents according to established procedures and performs clerical duties as needed.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (Rotating)

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

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!

• 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.