LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), LONG-TERM CARE

Job summary

The LPN performs nursing assessments, plans and provides nursing care, and supports clients and families in achieving optimal health. They also provide direction to other staff while operating within the scope of practice and organizational standards.

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 Gateway. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Clinical Supervisor or designate, the Licensed Practical Nurse applies Nursing Process, performs assessments, plans, provides nursing care, and may provide direction to other staff. The LPN operates in accordance with the expected competencies within the Entry to Practice Competencies, Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice as outlined by BCCNM, as well as within a client and family centered care model and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols. The LPN will support clients and families to achieve and maintain optimal health by performing the following duties and responsibilities.

What you’ll do

The LPN performs nursing assessments, plans and provides nursing care, and supports clients and families in achieving optimal health. They also provide direction to other staff while operating within the scope of practice and organizational standards.

Requirements

The candidate must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication to compassionate care. They are expected to adhere to BCCNM standards and competencies while working within a client-centered model.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing process
• Patient assessment
• Nursing care
• Compassionate patient care
• Clinical supervision
• Client and family centered care
• BCCNM standards
• Entry to practice competencies

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services