LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Moving expenses

Referral program

Training and development

Vacation after 1 year

Outdoor activities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton, BC. The LPN will deliver compassionate patient care under the Primary Care Team Lead, practicing within the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards and code of ethics.

The role involves working with an interprofessional team across physician practices, homes, schools, and communities, performing assessments, planning care, and supporting clients to achieve personal goals

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized LPN program and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice and patient populations.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to work in interprofessional teams.
• Ability to observe changes in health status.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Ability to operate related equipment and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in primary care settings as part of an interprofessional team.
• Perform assessments, plans, and implementation of care per client goals.
• Deliver compassionate patient care in physician practices, homes, schools, and communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Observation skills

Plan and organize

Equipment operation

Computer literacy

BC Driver's license

LPN scope of practice

Education

LPN program completion

BCCNM registration

Tools

Computer applications

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 at Wrinch Memorial Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Primary Care Team Lead or designate, the Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Primary Care LPN functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for clients in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. Provides care according to the primary care plan developed with the interprofessional team and the client’s personal goals of care. Performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients.

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.

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nursing and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing Licensed Practical Nurse, one (1) year recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills within the LPN defined scope of practice or patient population dependent on the nature of the caseload (e.g. acute care, gerontology, palliative, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with people and their families.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others within the context of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in a person’s condition or health status.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize; and ability to implement a plan of care.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

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.

Community

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

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!

• 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.