LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG

Job summary

Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients or residents, supporting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. Contribute to assessments and care plans, implement and evaluate interventions, document care, advocate for patients, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and report incidents.

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 Kitimat General 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.

What you’ll do

Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients or residents, supporting their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. Contribute to assessments and care plans, implement and evaluate interventions, document care, advocate for patients, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and report incidents.

Requirements

The role requires a Licensed Practical Nurse credential and practice consistent with British Columbia LPN standards, policies, and procedures. The LPN is expected to work independently within their scope, seek RN/RPN support when appropriate, and contribute to a safe and respectful care environment.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Implementing and Evaluating Interventions
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Advocacy
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Recognizing Patient Acuity
• Escalating Care Beyond Scope of Practice
• Incident Reporting
• Staff and Student Orientation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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