Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

The LPN will provide direct nursing care to acute care patients, including assessments, medication administration, and wound care. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Job details

About Us Russell Tobin is a leading workforce solutions provider connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities across Canada. We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible contract opportunities while helping healthcare facilities meet their staffing needs. Position Summary Russell Tobin is seeking experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Acute Care assignments across British Columbia. This opportunity offers the chance to work in hospital settings, providing high-quality patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve positive patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to acute care patients within the LPN scope of practice. Perform patient assessments, monitor health status, and report changes in condition. Administer medications, treatments, and prescribed therapies. Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide wound care, dressing changes, and post-operative care. Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery processes. Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation. Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and organizational policies and procedures. Qualifications Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Minimum of 1 year of recent Acute Care, Medical-Surgical, or Hospital nursing experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Strong clinical assessment, organization, and patient care skills. Experience administering medications and providing direct patient care in a hospital setting. Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. What We Offer Competitive pay rate: CAD $38 - $48 per hour Facility-provided accommodation for the duration of the assignment 24/7 support for the best contract experience Professional development opportunities, including continuing education support Round-trip airfare reimbursement Paid travel time at regular hourly rates, capped at 7.5 hours each way Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience while working in a supportive healthcare environment Position Details Assignment Length: 4-13 weeks (extension opportunities available) Location: Multiple hospital locations across British Columbia, including Terrace, Quesnel, Prince George, Sechelt, Prince Rupert, Smithers, and other communities (On-site) Schedule & Shifts: Full-time hours; Day, Evening, and Night shifts based on facility requirements Job Type: Contract | Travel Nursing Connect With Us Email: robin.singh@russelltobin.com Phone: 587-205-0473 Equal Opportunity Statement Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law.

What you’ll do

The LPN will provide direct nursing care to acute care patients, including assessments, medication administration, and wound care. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active LPN registration with the BCCNM and possess at least one year of recent acute care or hospital nursing experience. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate
• Facility-provided accommodation
• 24/7 support
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Round-trip airfare reimbursement
• Paid travel time

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Clinical documentation
• Infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Acute care nursing
• Basic life support
• Patient education
• Post-operative care
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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