TRAVEL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), GOHEALTH BC

Northern Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare partnership that allows you to travel to beautiful rural communities in British Columbia while providing essential nursing care. This role offers the flexibility of a self-scheduling model, enabling you to choose when and where to work. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment that values work-life balance, while meeting diverse healthcare needs across various locations. With competitive hourly rates and comprehensive benefits for part-time employees, this opportunity is perfect for nurses looking to expand their experiences and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible self-scheduling

Travel and accommodation covered

Medical and dental benefits

Accrue sick time and paid vacation

Municipal Pension Plan contributions

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Competent in medication administration and full scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care in various clinical settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Unit Manager.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Organizational skills

Competency in medication administration

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Job description

Do you have a passion for nursing? Would you like to travel to rural communities in British Columbia for short periods and meet some amazing people along the way? We offer permanent and casual opportunities using a self-scheduling model providing you flexibility. We provide travel, accommodations, and meal per-diem.

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The Travel Resource Program LPN functions in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols. Under the direction of the Unit / Program Manager or designate and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team, the Travel LPN performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures in a variety of clinical settings and communities. Rural community facilities provide a wide range of services and, depending on the location, may require the Travel LPN to be competent in multiple clinical settings.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Days, Evenings, Nights - 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, rotating. This position uses a self-scheduling model. The role involves working in various rural sites, not limited to any one community setting or acute location, with paid travel times of 4, 8, or 12 hours.

Hourly Wage : Our positions fall under the Nurses' Bargaining Association Provincial Collective Agreement. Hourly rates of pay range from $32.84 to $41.35.

GoHealth BC currently provides focused support to the following communities:

Northern Health

• Atlin
• Dawson Creek
• Dease Lake
• Fort Nelson
• Fort St. James
• Fort St. John
• Kitimat
• Masset
• Prince George
• Prince Rupert
• Smithers
• Terrace

Interior Health

• Grand Forks
• Merritt

Island Health

• Port Hardy

Why join our team?

• We support work-life balance through a self-scheduling model.
• You can schedule your shifts, choose where and when to work, and select preferred departments.
• Your schedule is built six times per year in two-month blocks.
• Your travel hours count towards your FTE.
• Explore BC while working with GoHealth BC.
• Meet and network with healthcare professionals and travel nurses.
• You can live anywhere in Canada and be part of our team without uprooting or moving.
• Part-time employees receive medical and dental benefits, accrue sick time and paid vacation leave, and contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP). You enjoy benefits similar to traditional unionized employment, with added travel and self-scheduling perks.

Travel and Accommodation

• We cover flights, car rental or NH fleet vehicles, ferries, or mileage.
• Accommodation is provided, typically with a kitchenette.
• Family members (spouses, children) may accompany employees at some locations, on a case-by-case basis. Expenses for family members are not covered.

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational skills and ability to implement a care plan.
• Competency to work at full scope of practice, including medication administration.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

GoHealth BC is a partnership between Northern Health, Interior Health, Island Health, the Ministry of Health, and the British Columbia Nurses Union. This innovative program allows nurses to expand their scope of practice while gaining new experiences in rural and remote communities.