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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 Ksyen Regional Hospital. 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 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) A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

What you’ll do

Provide compassionate nursing care to assigned patients in a Med Surg unit while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing care plans, conducting assessments, and advocating for patient needs.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) adhering to the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia. The candidate should be motivated and dedicated to delivering safe, respectful, and civil patient care.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Clinical Intervention
• Patient Advocacy
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Documentation
• Incident Reporting

Job areas

• Healthcare