Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Assisted Living

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to compassionate patient care. Located in Prince George, this position involves working in Assisted Living settings and providing quality services alongside a committed team. Candidates must be registered with BC's regulatory body and have relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses for eligible positions

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs available for eligible professions

Qualifications

• One year of recent, related acute care or residential experience.
• Class V BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client-centered care.
• Implements and assesses care plans for clients in Assisted Living.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to carry out duties

Ability to prioritize work

Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients

Education

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

First Aid and CPR certificate

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 Gateway.

Under the direction of the Clinical Care Coordinator, the LPN contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client centered care. The scope or extent of the skills the LPN T
performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population. The LPN
implements and frequently assesses all aspects of the Care Plan for clients in Assisted Living to ensure delivery of quality services. The LPN is knowledgeable of and practices in accordance with the standards of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and established organizational policies and procedures.

Employee will need to work at Gateway Assisted Living and Laurier Manor

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 08:30 to 20:30 (rotating)

Gateway Lodge is a beautiful and bright building with many large open spaces and access to the outdoors to enjoy. There are 2 floors designated for Assisted Living Residents, 3 floors designated and inclusive of Complex Care, Respite, and Convalescent residents/clients. There are 119 long term care beds and 50 assisted living beds, one respite and one short stay. All rooms are single occupancy with private bathrooms. Gateway provides Recreational Therapy Services on a daily basis with therapeutic programs offered on each wing, and in larger group settings in the beautiful multipurpose rooms. They also provide activities such as hymn-sing, school visits with the elderly, choral groups.

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

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

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; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Class V BC Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR certificate

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 deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

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.