LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG

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

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at GR Baker Memorial Hospital. The LPN will provide compassionate nursing care, participate in care planning, and work with an interdisciplinary team to meet patients’ physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs.

You will document care, assess patients, advocate for residents, and participate in orientation and care conferences as required. Shift rotations include days and nights at 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00.

Qualifications

• LPN must hold current licensure with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to develop care plans and perform nursing assessments.
• Strong documentation and advocacy for patients/residents.
• Willingness to participate in care conferences and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Conduct assessments and monitor patient progress.
• Document care accurately in medical records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care conferences and staff orientation.

Skills

Patient care

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 GR Baker Memorial 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)