LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS

Northern Health; Terrace; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Health in Terrace, BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver compassionate care to adults with mental illness. You will participate in assessment, care planning, and evaluation under the guidance of the Residential & Recovery Team Leader, in a setting that supports full patient collaboration.

Requirements include BC LPN registration, pharmacology and assessment coursework, and CPR/First Aid. A Class V driver’s license is needed for travel to community sites.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement care plans for adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Engage individuals and families as partners in service planning and evaluation.
• Maintain standards of practice as per BCCNM and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with the Residential & Recovery Team Leader to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mental health experience

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Organization

Computer skills

Education

LPN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Pharmacology course

Head to toe assessment

Taking and transcribing doctor’s orders

IV therapy

CPR and First Aid certificates

Tools

BC Driver's License (Class V)

Job description

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.

Under the direction of the Residential & Recovery Team Leader (nurse) or designate, the LPN uses a PSR approach in contributing to the assessment, development, and implementation of care plans and evaluation of client centered care for Adults with Mental Illness and other co-occurring disorders within Seven Sisters and Birchwood Place. The LPN is knowledgeable of and practices in accordance with the standards of practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and established organizational policies and procedures. The LPN is expected to engage the individual and family as people with full competence and as full collaborators in service planning, delivery, and evaluation.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Evenings - 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, Rotating

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
• The following courses are a must: completion of a Pharmacology course, Head to toe Assessment, Taking and Transcribing Doctor’s Orders, IV Therapy.
• All other courses deemed necessary to keep LPN licensure current in accordance to the BCCNM.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation practice.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medication and side-effects.
• Class V BC Drivers License. Use of own vehicle is required for travel.
• Certificates in CPR and First Aid.
• Three years recent experience working in the mental health field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to work with individuals with mental health issues.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Computer Skills.

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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, person centered 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:

• 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.