Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Long-term Care

Northern Health; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Vanderhoof. The LPN will provide compassionate care, support patients, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan and access to outdoor activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in acute care and be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation

Employer-paid training

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Support clients to achieve optimal health.

Skills

Knowledge in acute care

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Proficiency with equipment and applications

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

One year of recent related acute care experience

Job description

Position Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Stuart Nechako Manor. The LPN works within a client and family centered care model and follows the standards, scope and code of ethics as outlined by BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the vision and values of Northern Health. Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor or designate, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the LPN applies the Nursing Process, performs assessments, plans, provides nursing care, and may provide direction to other staff. The LPN operates in accordance with the Entry to Practice Competencies, Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice as outlined by BCCNM, 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Nursing Process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide direct nursing care under supervision and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Support clients and families to achieve and maintain optimal health.
• May provide direction to other staff as required by unit protocols.

Shift Rotation/Hours

07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, rotating shifts.

About Stuart Nechako Manor

Stuart Nechako Manor has 45 publicly subsidized beds, 12 beds for dementia residents and 2 Short Stay Beds used for Respite and Palliative needs. It offers a mix of single and double occupancy rooms, Recreational Therapy Services 5 days a week, on-site pastoral and spiritual care, a Volunteer Program to support residents, on-site hairdressing/barber services, and an integrated community adult day program (3 days a week).

About Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof has a population of about 4,500 (2021), located in the Nechako Valley along the Nechako River, offering rural living near the province\'s heartland.

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 may opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note: Documentation for Application

As part of your application process, upload the following documentation: Registration number (if part of a regulated profession) and any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications. Examples may include program certificates or diplomas and transcripts. It is recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant?

Before applying, please follow steps on the Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• 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, depending on caseload (e.g., acute care, gerontology, palliative).
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to assign care and share knowledge with the multidisciplinary team, clients and families.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients and to plan, organize, prioritize and implement a plan of care.
• Proficiency with related equipment and computer applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers and provides hospital and community health services across multiple communities, employing more than 7,000 staff. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units and other health service settings.