LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), EMERGENCY

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) ED team in Prince George. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for Emergency Department patients under supervision, collaborating with the care team to coordinate health services and support discharge planning.

Accountabilities include patient advocacy, health promotion, and teaching patients and families about illness, injury and wellness.

Qualifications

• LPN license/registration current and in good standing.
• Ability to work in an Emergency Department setting.
• Comfort with patient advocacy and health education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for ED patients.
• Coordinate care and health services for ED patients and their families.
• Contribute to discharge planning and ongoing care planning.
• Document care and patient response according to policies.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and other providers as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the LPN works closely with the care team in direct care activities such as assessing. Planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services for the 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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Nights , 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating