Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn), Surgery

White Spot; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the University Hospital of Northern BC. You will provide compassionate care, develop care plans, and work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team in a facility known for excellence in health services and teaching programs. Enjoy competitive benefits, vacation, and opportunities for professional development while working in the beautiful community of Prince George.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental.

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to established policies.
• Develop care plans and document information.
• Assist patients in meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Education

Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the University Hospital of Northern BC.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, and values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and staff.

Reporting to the 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, procedures, and the Standards of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The LPN functions as an independent practitioner, recognizing situations such as increased patient acuity or care 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. Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, documenting information, and acting as an advocate for patients/residents. The LPN participates in meetings including care conferences and assists with orientation of new staff and students as needed. They respond and report incidents according to established procedures and perform clerical duties as required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, serving as a hub for specialized health services. It is also a teaching hospital that provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program, and is a key clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students from various institutions. UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and new equipment since 2001, including an expanded emergency room, updated ICU, state-of-the-art maternal-child care center, MRI unit, and a cancer center offering a wide range of treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George is the center of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. It offers a high standard of living, affordable housing, and is home to the University of Northern British Columbia. The city boasts a diverse community and a vibrant cultural scene.

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 is available 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 process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

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

Are you an International Applicant? Please follow the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN registrant.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to perform CPR procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Decision-making and analytical skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, offering health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We employ more than 7,000 staff and provide hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.