LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), PRIMARY CARE

Job summary

Assess clients and plan, implement, and provide personal and nursing care in accordance with the primary care plan and clients’ goals. Work as part of an interprofessional team to deliver competent, safe, ethical, and evidence-informed care across clinical and community settings.

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 Wrinch Memorial Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Primary Care Team Lead or designate, the Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Primary Care LPN functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for clients in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. Provides care according to the primary care plan developed with the interprofessional team and the client’s personal goals of care. Performs assessments, plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to clients. Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

What you’ll do

Assess clients and plan, implement, and provide personal and nursing care in accordance with the primary care plan and clients’ goals. Work as part of an interprofessional team to deliver competent, safe, ethical, and evidence-informed care across clinical and community settings.

Requirements

The role requires a Licensed Practical Nurse who practices according to the professional standards and code of ethics of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. The posting does not specify a minimum experience level or education credential.

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Nursing Care
• Personal Care
• Care Planning
• Care Implementation
• Compassionate Patient Care
• Interprofessional Teamwork
• Primary Care
• Community Care
• Ethical Practice
• Safe Care Delivery
• Best Practices

Job areas

• Healthcare

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