LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), PRIMARY CARE

Job summary

Provide personal and nursing care to clients in physician practices, homes, schools, and community settings, following care plans developed with clients and the interprofessional team. Assess clients, plan and implement care, and practice according to professional standards and ethical guidelines.

Job details

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licenced Practical Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Prince Rupert Health Unit. 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: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30

What you’ll do

Provide personal and nursing care to clients in physician practices, homes, schools, and community settings, following care plans developed with clients and the interprofessional team. Assess clients, plan and implement care, and practice according to professional standards and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

The role requires a Licensed Practical Nurse who practices in accordance with the standards and code of ethics of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. The posting does not specify a minimum number of years of experience or an education credential.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Personal Care
• Nursing Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Primary Care
• Ethical Practice
• Safe Care Delivery
• Compassionate Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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