LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), COORDINATOR, LONG TERM CARE

Northern Health - BC; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Fort Nelson Health Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising LPN nursing staff and unregulated care staff, providing compassionate patient care, and ensuring a safe working environment. The position involves coordinating work assignments, scheduling staff, and monitoring care outcomes. This is a shift position with hours from 08:00 to 20:00 on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
• Experience in providing nursing care to patients is essential.
• Strong understanding of nursing standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work of LPN staff and care aides.
• Provide nursing care to assigned patients.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for all.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Supervisory skills

Nursing care

Knowledge of BCCNM standards

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

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 Nelson Health Unit.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

LPN Coordinator is responsible for providing first line supervision to LPN nursing staff and unregulated care staff and providing nursing care to an assigned group of residents/patients/clients according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

The LPN Coordinator coordinates the work of the LPN and unregulated care staff on the unit(s) including making and adjusting work assignments, providing work direction, scheduling staff, monitoring and following up on the work of staff to ensure outcomes of care are achieved and ongoing evaluation of staff work.

This position is in Fort Nelson and Supervises Unregulated Staff Care Aides, will also be providing care for Immunizations and Community RAI's

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 08:00 to 20:00 (rotating)