LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), ASSISTED LIVING

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Access to outdoor activities and short

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join Acropolis Manor in Prince Rupert. Under the Home & Community Care framework, you will screen, plan and coordinate care for clients in community settings, support health workers and aides, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop care plans.

You will engage in intake, assessments and nursing procedures, promoting quality, patient-centered care and safe practice within the community and residential settings of

Qualifications

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

Skills

LPN registration

Pharmacology knowledge

Head-to-toe assessment

CPR & First Aid

Elderly care experience

Supervisory experience

Valid BC driver’s license

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree or diploma

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)

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

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!

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.