LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), CLINICAL DECISION UNIT

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC in Fort St. John Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care under the supervision of the care team.

The LPN will participate in developing care plans, assessments, interventions, documentation, and act as an advocate for patients, with rotating day and night shifts. This role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, adherence to Standards of Practice, and responsibilities including orientation of new staff and incident

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in British Columbia.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients/residents.
• Participate in developing care plans, assessments, and interventions.
• Document care activities and communicate changes promptly.
• Act as an advocate for patients/residents and respond to incidents per procedures.
• Participate in care conferences and assist with orientation of new staff and students.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Education

LPN license (British Columbia)

Job description

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 the Fort St. John 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)