LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), PRIMARY CARE

Job summary

The LPN provides competent and ethical nursing care to clients within physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. They perform assessments and implement care plans as part of an interprofessional team to meet client goals.

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 Highland Health & Family Development Centre. 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. Shift Rotation/Hours of work:: 07:00 to 15:00, 14:00 to 22:00, 00:00 to 00:00 (rotating)

What you’ll do

The LPN provides competent and ethical nursing care to clients within physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. They perform assessments and implement care plans as part of an interprofessional team to meet client goals.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse practicing in accordance with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. The role is designated as entry-level.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Ethical Practice
• Clinical Nursing

Job areas

• Healthcare