LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), ASSISTED LIVING

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Moving expenses

Referral program

Training and leadership development

Outdoor activities & short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert. The LPN will screen, plan and coordinate care for clients in community settings, working with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and health teaching.

The role involves intake assessments, nursing procedures and developing plans of care, with a focus on compassionate patient care and mNPR initiatives in BC.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Completion of the LPN pharmacology course and head-to-toe assessment.
• Minimum of two years’ acute care experience; supervisory exposure preferred.
• Class V BC Driver’s License.
• CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Minimum of three years’ work with frail/elderly or disabled individuals, ideally in the community.

Responsibilities

• Screen, plan and coordinate care for clients in community settings.
• Provide personal care, health teaching and nursing procedures as part of a care plan.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to develop and update plans of care.

Skills

LPN registration BC CNMs

CPR & First Aid

Geriatric/community care

Supervisory experience

Driver’s license (BC Class V)

Pharmacology & head-to-toe assessment

Education

LPN pharmacology course

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 Acropolis Manor.

Under the direction of the Home & Community Care Manager, the LPN the LPN uses independence and initiative to screen, plan and coordinate care for clients in community settings. The LPN ensures quality of care by supporting and directing the practice of community health workers and residential care aides. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the fullscope LPN may perform intake, provide assessments, plan and provide personal care, provide health teaching, perform nursing procedures, and develop plans of care.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, 09:00 to 16:00 (rotating)

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• 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.

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of the College of Licensed Practical Nurse approved pharmacology course and head to toe assessment.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ Acute care experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a supervisory position is preferable.
• Class V BC Diver’s License.
• Certificates in CPR and First Aid.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ working with the frail, elderly or disabled, preferably in the community.

Skills and Abilities

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Completion of the College of Licensed Practical Nurse approved pharmacology course and head to toe assessment.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ Acute care experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a supervisory position is preferable.
• Class V BC Diver’s License.
• Certificates in CPR and First Aid.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ working with the frail, elderly or disabled, preferably in the community.

Where you will be working:

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Acropolis Manor

Community

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

Important Application Information

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
  • Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants