LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), SHORT STAY

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospital of Northern BC is seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with standards and policies and serves as an advocate for patients and families.

Under supervision of the Program Lead or designate and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the LPN participates in care planning, assessments, interventions, and documentation, assisting with orientation as required.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care to assigned patients/residents according to established policies and Standards of Practice for LPNs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in care planning, assessments, interventions, and documentation.
• Acts as advocate for patients/residents and assists with orientation of staff as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to an assigned group of patients/residents.
• Participate in developing care plans and conducting assessments.
• Implement and evaluate interventions, document information, and respond to incidents as needed.

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.

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)