LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG

Northern Health - BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace. This part-time role involves delivering compassionate patient care, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams in a recently opened facility specializing in various healthcare needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Training and leadership development opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registration number required for regulated positions.
• Supporting documents: diplomas, transcripts, cover letter, resume.
• Experience in patient assessment and care plan development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients/residents following established standards.
• Develop care plans and conduct patient assessments.
• Document care actions and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Independent practitioner

Collaboration with RNs/RPNs

Advocacy for patients/residents

Education

Registered Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG

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Do you have a passion for nursing? We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Ksyen Regional Hospital, delivering compassionate patient care.

In accordance with Northern Health’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities, the LPN promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and staff. Reporting to the Program Lead or Designate, the LPN provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies, procedures, and Standards of Practice for LPNs in British Columbia.

The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care outside the LPN scope, and collaborates with RNs/RPNs for support or intervention. The role includes assisting patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs, developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing interventions, documenting, and advocating for patients/residents. The LPN participates in meetings, care conferences, and assists with orientation of new staff and students. They respond to incidents per procedures and perform clerical duties as needed.

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

Ksyen Regional Hospital

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital, opened November 24, 2024, features 82 beds, private rooms, and specializes in trauma, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, and pharmacy. It is a training site for medical students.

Terrace

Terrace offers northern living with mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams. The community has a population of approximately 12,700, with schools and colleges, making it an ideal place to experience outdoor activities and community life.

What Northern Health offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans. Casual employees can opt-in for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Training and leadership development opportunities
• Outdoor activities and short commutes
• Loan forgiveness programs through federal and BC governments for eligible professions

Application requirements:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents like diplomas, transcripts, cover letter, and resume

International applicants: Please follow steps on the Northern Health careers page before applying.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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