LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), COMMUNITY

Northern Health - BC; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse in Prince Rupert, BC. Responsibilities include coordinating client care and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position offers a competitive wage from $32.84 to $41.35/hour, comprehensive benefits, and additional perks including financial support for moving expenses and a municipal pension plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Experience in Home and Community Care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Screen, plan, and coordinate care for clients.
• Support and direct community health workers.
• Perform intake and provide assessments.

Skills

Motivated

Compassionate patient care

Independence

Care coordination

Job description

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

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 Prince Rupert Health Unit.

Under the direction of the Home & Community Care Manager, 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 - 08:30 to 16:30 rotating.

New Wage

As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is: $32.84 - $41.35/hour.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. See rare wildlife, explore our rugged landscapes, and experience world-class fishing adventures you won’t find anywhere else. Check out more on Prince Rupert, known as the halibut capital of the world.

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.