Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Med Surg

Northern Health; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St. James. This role includes providing compassionate patient care, developing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, offering a dynamic work environment in a culturally rich community. Applicants should hold valid LPN registration and possess essential nursing skills as part of their dedication to quality healthcare service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Practical Nurse program.
• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Certification in basic cardiac life support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing nursing care to assigned patients/residents.
• Participate in developing care plans and interventions.
• Advocate for patients/residents and assist with their diverse needs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal effectiveness

Decision-making and analytical skills

Conflict resolution modeling

Teaching and assessing patient/resident learning needs

Education

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN

Current basic cardiac life support certification

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Stuart Lake Hospital.

In accordance with the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and staff. Reporting to the Program Lead or Designate and working with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to policies, procedures, and the Standards of Practice for British Columbia LPNs. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner but collaborates with RNs/RPNs when patient acuity increases or care falls outside the LPN scope.

The LPN assists patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs, participates in developing care plans, assessments, interventions, documentation, and acts as an advocate. The role includes participating in care conferences, assisting with orientation of new staff and students, responding to incidents, and performing clerical duties as needed.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating

Nats'oojeh Hospital and Health Centre

This state-of-the-art facility includes 27 beds, with 18 long-term care and 9 acute-care beds, an expanded emergency department, larger laboratory and diagnostic imaging spaces, and a design reflecting local Indigenous culture. It provides culturally safe care for residents of Fort St. James and surrounding areas.

The hospital offers services such as Emergency Care, Acute Care, Complex Care, Laboratory, X-ray, and Primary Care.

Fort St. James is located on Stuart Lake's southeast shore. The town, a restored national historic site with a population of approximately 4,500, has industries in forestry, mining, and tourism. It is a scenic gateway to a 300 km network of lakes and rivers, with affordable housing, good amenities, and educational facilities. More information about this unique rural community can be found online.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees. Casuals may pay for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development
• Outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Governments for eligible professions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

During your application, upload:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications (e.g., certificates, transcripts)
• Optional: cover letter and resume

International Applicants: Please review steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse program or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN
• Current basic cardiac life support certification

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of CPR procedures relevant to the service area
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Physical ability to perform duties
• Operation of related equipment
• Teamwork in an interdisciplinary setting
• Decision-making and analytical skills
• Conflict resolution modeling
• Work prioritization and organization
• Teaching and assessing patient/resident learning needs

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 km², serving over 2 dozen communities and 55 First Nations. We provide hospital and community health services for about 300,000 people, employing over 7,000 staff across the region. Our wide range of career opportunities includes hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized services.