LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), SHORT STAY

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health – BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). You will provide nursing care to assigned patients/residents under supervision and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

You will assist in care planning, assessments, interventions, and documentation while acting as an advocate. Participation in care conferences and orientation of new staff may be required.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care per policies and standards for LPNs in BC.
• Develops care plans, conducts assessments, and implements interventions.
• Documents information and acts as advocate for patients/residents.

Responsibilities

• Participates in care conferences and team meetings.
• Performs orientation for new staff and students as required.
• Responds to incidents and performs clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN credential

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