LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG

Northern Health - BC; McBride; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in McBride, BC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate care at the McBride & District Hospital under supervision within an interdisciplinary team. The LPN supports care planning, assessments, and documentation to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes advocacy for patients, participation in care conferences, orientation of new staff, and incident reporting in line with Northern Health standards and BC practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in British Columbia (BC) in good standing.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Capable of developing and contributing to care plans and documentation in accordance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients/residents according to established policies and standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans; conduct assessments.
• Document information accurately and advocate for patients’ needs.
• Participate in care conferences and orient new staff and students as required.
• Respond to incidents per established procedures and perform clerical duties as needed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (BC)

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 the McBride & District Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Program Lead or designate and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention. The LPN assists patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Northern Health (NH) and established protocols. Participates in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing, and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for patients/residents. Participates in a variety of meetings including care conferences and assists with orientation of new staff and students as required. Responds and reports incidents according to established procedures and performs clerical duties as needed.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)