Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Mental Health & Addictions

Northern Health; Prince George; In loco; CAD 39.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Indigenous Leave

Extended Health

Dental

Pension Plan

Vacation – 4 weeks

Moving Expenses

Employee Referral Program

Training & Leadership Development

Outdoor Activities & Shortest Commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs

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Northern Health in Prince George is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team and deliver compassionate patient care under supervision. The successful candidate will support a range of clinical duties while upholding NH’s mission and values.

Shift rotation includes evenings and nights (18:30–07:00) on a rotating schedule. You will assist with medication distribution and personal care for methadone maintenance and addiction residential clients, contributing to a respectful,

Competenze

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Hold a valid BC Driver's License.

Mansioni

• Assist with distribution of oral medications under supervision.
• Provide personal care assistance to methadone maintenance and addiction residential clients.
• Under general supervision of RN or designate, perform related nursing procedures.

Conoscenze

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Patient care

Flexibility

Physical stamina

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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 for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Northern Health.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Registered Nurse (Clinical Team Lead) or designate, this position assists with a range of nursing procedures including distribution of (oral) medications, and provides personal care assistance to methadone maintenance, and addiction residential clients.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Evenings, Nights, 18:30 to 07:00, Rotating

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Holds a valid BC Drivers License.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Able to work independently.
• Some knowledge of addictions, harm reduction treatment model beneficially but not required.

Where you will be working

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.