LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established policies and Standards of Practice. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement care while advocating for patient needs.

Job details

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 the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. 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. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

What you’ll do

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established policies and Standards of Practice. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement care while advocating for patient needs.

Requirements

The candidate must be a Licensed Practical Nurse capable of working in a rotating shift environment. They should be able to function as an independent practitioner while knowing when to seek collaborative support from RNs or RPNs.

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
• Clinical assessment
• Care planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation
• Patient advocacy
• Incident reporting
• Clerical duties
• Compassionate care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services