LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), REHABILITATION

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). You will provide compassionate nursing care to a defined group of patients under supervision, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and following the Standards of Practice for LPNs in British Columbia.

You will participate in care planning, assessments, interventions, documentation, and act as an advocate.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with commitment to compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans with assessments and interventions.
• Document information and advocate for patients.
• Participate in care conferences and orient new staff.
• Respond to incidents and perform clerical duties as required.

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 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Program Lead or designate and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents according to established policies and procedures and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia.

The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, while recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care that falls outside the scope of an LPN as appropriate for accessing the RN/RPN for collaborative support and/or clinical intervention.

The LPN assists patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Northern Health (NH) and established protocols. Participates in developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing, and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for patients/residents.

Participates in a variety of meetings including care conferences and assists with orientation of new staff and students as required. Responds and reports incidents according to established procedures and performs clerical duties as needed.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating