LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), EMERGENCY

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at Fort St. John Hospital. The role involves delivering compassionate patient care, participating in patient assessment and care planning, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have the necessary registration and supporting documents for their qualifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits, vacation, and training opportunities in the vibrant community of Fort St. John.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with dedication to patient care.
• Registration number required for a regulated profession.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care in an interdisciplinary clinical framework.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates interventions for patients.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare providers.

Education

Program certificates or diplomas

High school/college/university transcripts

Job description

Overview

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 Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre.

Working within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Northern Health, the LPN works closely with the care team in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services for Emergency Department patients. Participates in discharge and/or care planning, functions as a patient advocate, and teaches patients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family. Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Under a team-based model, provides care to patients across the lifespan, and their families, based on stable and/or predictable states of health by initiating and following established plans of care. Recognizes and responds to unexpected patient outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Documents care provided and response to incidents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Emergency Department expectations. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as needed.

About Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some highlights about the hospital include:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum
• Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. It overlooks the Peace River and serves as the capital of the Peace River district with a population of over 21,400 and servicing an area of approximately 70,000. The community offers a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space, with seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school, plus a Northern Lights College campus.

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.

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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