LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), LONG-TERM CARE

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training and development

Job summary

Northern Health in Fort St. John is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to deliver high-quality care to residents in a dynamic team setting. You will apply the Nursing Process, perform assessments, plan and provide nursing care, and may guide other staff within a client-centred care model.

Under supervision, the LPN adheres to BCNCBC competencies and organizational policies while supporting patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an LPN registrant.
• Minimum of one year of recent acute care or residential experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply Nursing Process: assess, plan, provide nursing care, and document care.
• Provide direction to other staff as needed.
• Support clients and families to achieve optimal health.
• Work within Entry to Practice Competencies and Standards of Practice.

Skills

Communication

Care planning

Organizational skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Independent work

Observation of changes

Prioritization

Equipment operation

Computer applications

Physical ability

Education

LPN registration/license (BC)

Tools

Electronic health records

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Join our team and discover how we can support your future goals and how you can be a part of a team that works together to provide exceptional care to our elderly.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Clinical Supervisor or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse applies Nursing Process, performs assessments, plans, provides nursing care, and may provide direction to other staff.

The LPN operates in accordance with the expected competencies within the Entry to Practice Competencies, Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice as outlined by BCCNM, as well as within a client and family centered care model and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

The LPN will support clients and families to achieve and maintain optimal health by performing the following duties and responsibilities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 21:00, 15:00 to 22:00 (rotating)

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• One (1) year of recent, related acute care or residential experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific clinical specialty or patient population dependent on the nature of the caseload (e.g. acute care, gerontology, palliative, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assign care and share knowledge with the multidisciplinary team, clients and families
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize; and ability to initiate and implement a plan of care.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Peace Villa

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants.