Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Med Surg

White Spot; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join St. Johns Hospital in Vanderhoof. The role involves assessing and providing personal nursing care under the direction of management, working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and exhibit effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to perform full-scope nursing duties. Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including support for moving expenses, is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Ability to work full scope of practice and administer medications.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal nursing care.
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Function within the guidelines and scope of practice as outlined.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to deal effectively with others

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

Position Summary

**Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position**

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 St. Johns Hospital.

Under the direction of the Unit/Program Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans, and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN functions in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and according to agency operating policies, standards, and unit-specific protocols.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 07:30 to 19:30, 19:30 to 07:30, rotating

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $32.84 - $41.35/hour

St. Johns Hospital is a 21 acute-care bed facility serving Vanderhoof, the Saik'uz First Nation, and surrounding communities including Burns Lake, Fort St James, and Fraser Lake. It offers 24/7 emergency and OR capabilities and is a teaching hospital for the University of Northern BC. Attached is Stuart Nechako Manor with 45 long-term care beds.

Vanderhoof has a population of 4,500 (2021). Located in the fertile Nechako Valley on the banks of the Nechako River, Vanderhoof is the geographical centre of British Columbia, offering numerous outdoor activities and experiences.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for employees. Casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with residents, families, co-workers, multidisciplinary team members, and the public.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Organizational skills to implement a care plan.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as required by CLPNBC, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing hospital and community-based health services to over 300,000 people across more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nation communities. Employing over 7,000 staff, we deliver exceptional health services throughout Northern BC, in partnership with local communities and organizations.

We offer a wide variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized services.