LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) LONG TERM CARE

Northern Health - BC; Smithers; On-site; CAD 45,240 - 56,963; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Job summary

Northern Health - BC in Smithers is seeking a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at Bulkley Lodge. This role involves delivering compassionate patient care and supporting clients in maintaining optimal health. You will work under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor, implementing Nursing Process and working within a multidisciplinary team.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $32.84 - $41.35 and features a shift rotation for day and night shifts. Join us in enhancing the quality of health care in the community!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver compassionate patient care.
• Competence in the Nursing Process and performing assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Apply Nursing Process, perform assessments and provide nursing care.
• Support clients and families to achieve and maintain optimal health.
• Collaborate with the clinical supervisor and team.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Nursing Process

Assessment and planning

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

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 Bulkley Lodge.

Works within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the standards, scope and code of ethics as outlined by BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and vision and values of the Northern Health. Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or designate, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, 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, Nights - 06:00 to 18:00, 18:00 to 06:00, rotating

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

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.