LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), SHORT STAY

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health’s University Hospital of Northern BC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care to an assigned patient group under supervision, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and employing established standards of practice. You will participate in care planning, documentation, and advocacy for patients.

Responsibilities include assessments, implementing interventions, and contributing to care conferences, while supporting orientation for new staff and

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed practical nurse in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and document nursing interventions.
• Advocate for patients and ensure care meets standards of practice.
• Participate in care conferences and orient new staff and students.
• Respond to incidents and perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

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)