Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide direct nursing care, perform patient assessments, and monitor health status changes in acute care hospital settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to administer treatments, manage wound care, 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 Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) assignments across British Columbia. This opportunity offers the chance to work in acute care 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 patients within Medical-Surgical units. Perform patient assessments and monitor changes in health status. Administer medications, treatments, and prescribed therapies within LPN scope of practice. 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 treatments and recovery plans. 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 one year of recent Medical-Surgical, Acute Care, or Hospital nursing experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Strong clinical assessment, organization, and patient care skills. Experience with medication administration, wound care, and post-operative patient care. Ability to work 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 locations across British Columbia, including Prince George, Quesnel, Smithers, Terrace, Prince Rupert, 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 robin.singh@russelltobin.com 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

Provide direct nursing care, perform patient assessments, and monitor health status changes in acute care hospital settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to administer treatments, manage wound care, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires active LPN registration with the BCCNM and a minimum of one year of recent Medical-Surgical or Acute Care experience. Candidates must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrate strong clinical assessment and teamwork skills.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Post-operative care
• Clinical documentation
• Infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Acute care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Basic Life Support
• Patient education
• Nursing care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative

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