Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care

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

Job summary

A regional health organization in Dawson Creek is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Primary Care team. This role includes providing nursing care through assessments, implementing care plans, and administering medications. The ideal candidate will work with interprofessional teams and support patients in various settings, including homes and schools. Excellent benefits, including vacation time and support for moving expenses, are offered. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must provide compassionate care to patients.
• Will assess and implement nursing care plans.
• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for patient care.
• Administer medications as per guidelines.
• Support within various departments including Emergency.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Medication administration

Assessments and planning

Education

Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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 in Primary Care.

In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Care where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams.

The Primary Care LPN functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. The Primary Care LPN provides care that includes clinical follow up according to the person’s primary Care Plan and the person’s personal goals of care to inform plans of care developed collaboratively with the interprofessional team. The Primary Care LPN will support people and their families to achieve and maintain optimal health.

The Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse performs assessments, plans, and implements and provides personal and nursing care to people. The LPN administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications in accordance with pharmaceutical and organizational policies and procedures. The scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given population. The LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols.

Will assist within Emergency department, MED/Surg, and Long‑Term Care within competency.

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health‑care providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Primary And Community Care

Northern Health’s approach to person and family‑centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings and will result in better long‑term health outcomes.

Dawson Creek

Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with 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” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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