LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), PSYCHIATRY

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Prince George is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at the University Hospital. In this role, you will provide compassionate patient care, assist with nursing procedures, and work within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be registered as an LPN in BC and have a strong commitment to patient care. Join a growing hospital known for its expansive services and modern facilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with continuous service

Employer-paid training and development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse in British Columbia.
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of nursing procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions and administer medications.
• Provide personal care to clients.

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 at the University Hospital of Northern BC.

Under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader of 3NE, the adult inpatient psychiatry unit, as part of a multidisciplinary team, the LPN works with patients admitted to 3NE. The LPN assists with a wide range of nursing procedures including assessment, monitoring, distribution of (oral) medications, and provides personal care to the clients as required.

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It’s Also a Teaching Hospital

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
  
  

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
  
  

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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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