Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Specialty Education, Emergency

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Mills Memorial Hospital. The role involves delivering compassionate patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with various patient care duties and clerical responsibilities. This position requires good interpersonal skills and relevant certifications, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Municipal pension plan

Financial support for moving expenses

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Employee referral program

Loan Forgiveness Programs through the Federal and BC Government

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN is required.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients on the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Assists with assessment and performs clerical duties related to the work of the Unit.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to organize work

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN

Current CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

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 Mills Memorial Hospital.

Under the direction of a registered nurse in charge, provides direct patient care to patients on the Medical/Surgical Unit, and possibly to other nursing units within the facility as appropriate. Assists with assessment, direct patient care as assigned, and performs clerical duties related to the work of the Unit.

Northern Health In-House Emergency Training Program Details

Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) The Northern Health Regional Emergency Department Education Program (REDEP) utilizes a standardized, evidence informed online curriculum offered by Elsevier, called Emergency Nursing Orientation (ENO). REDEP combines Elsevier's ENO online curriculum with a skills/simulation lab and clinical practicum to prepare registered nurses to provide safe and competent emergency nursing care, at a novice level. Preparation will be accomplished by:

1. Introducing the basic topics, concepts, and practice guidelines that are fundamental to emergency nursing.
2. Developing the specialized skills, knowledge, attitudes, and judgement required to provide safe, competent, and individualized care to the emergency patient.
3. Promoting professionalism in emergency nursing.

There are 2 training positions available for 2024/2025.

Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required.

Successful candidates may be required to complete pre-requisite courses through part-time distance education, on their own time, prior to assuming this position.

Learners should expect to make a 4-month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning.

Additional study time outside scheduled hours may be required to successfully complete the program.

Flexibility for practicums is necessary.

Prior experience on an acute care ward (i.e., medical/surgical) is preferred.

Current BLS certification within a year is mandatory prior to the skills/simulation.

Preference for participants who have completed an electrocardiogram (ECG) course prior to beginning REDEP. (If needed, participants can complete an Elsevier ECG module during theory).

Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department.

Upon successful completion, Northern Health requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular nursing position in the area of the education program.

Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If none are qualified, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants with training provided. Please indicate the site you are applying for on your cover letter.

Actual start date and hours of work vary as education is ongoing throughout 2023/2024. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Ksyen Regional Hospital

The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. The facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. It is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace

The community of Terrace offers northern living at its best, with snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams. The main industries are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. The area has nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, Northwest Community College, and a UNBC campus. Discover all that Terrace 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 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 through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload:

• Registration number (if part of a regulated profession)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant?

Follow the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Current CPR certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation communities. We provide hospital and community-based health services for 300,000 people, employing over 7,000 staff. We offer a variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and more.