*NEW GRADUATE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Northern Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Job summary

Northern Health in British Columbia is seeking new graduate Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. This role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to provide care, participate in assessments and care planning, and document care consistently with NH standards.

New graduates enter our New Graduate Transition Program with targeted supports including funding, education, and mentorship to build confidence and clinical skills as you start your nursing career.

Qualifications

• CPR knowledge appropriate for area of service.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to teach and identify patient learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients/residents per established policies and standards.
• Participate in developing care plans, assessments, interventions, and documentation.
• Act as advocate for patients/residents and collaborate with RN/RPN when needed.
• Attend care conferences and participate in orientation of new staff and students.

Skills

CPR procedures

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Organization

Patient teaching

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Position Summary

The new graduate application is a two-step process. Step 1 is to submit your new graduate LPN application by clicking "Apply" on this posting. Step 2 is to complete the new graduate pre-screen form. Once both steps are completed a Recruiter will review the information and reach out to schedule a pre-screen call for those that meet the new graduate criteria.

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.

Qualfications

NEW GRADUATE CRITERIA

New graduates are:

• Those who have graduated from an approved school of nursing program (i.e. not a bridging program).
• Are applying as a new graduate within 18-months post-graduation.
• Have not worked as a nurse since graduating or have less than 6-months of nursing experience.
• Are eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.

Northern Health provides new LPN graduates with exciting rural and urban employment opportunities to launch their nursing career. Permanent full-time, part-time (min .70 Full Time Equivalent) and 6-month term (min .70 Full Time Equivalent) positions are available. Our goal is to match you with a job in the community of your choice that supports your career aspirations.

All new graduate LPNs are enrolled in our New Graduate Transition Program, which provides targeted supports, including funding, education, and mentorship to enhance your skills and build your confidence as a new nurse.

We will require a clinical reference from two instructors or preceptors, during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.