Original job description
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 the University Hospital of Northern BC.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of 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.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Evenings, 18:54 to 23:00 (rotating)
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to an assigned group of patients or residents, addressing their physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs. Participate in assessments and care planning, 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 who practices according to British Columbia LPN standards and established policies and procedures. The LPN must recognize when patient acuity or care needs require collaborative support or clinical intervention from an RN or RPN.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Implementing and Evaluating Interventions
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Recognizing Patient Acuity
- Escalating Care to Registered Nurses
- Incident Reporting
- Staff and Student Orientation
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Keywords
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- Rehabilitation
- Nursing Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Plans
- Interventions
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient Acuity
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Standards of Practice
- British Columbia
- Care Conferences
- Incident Reporting
- Staff Orientation
- Student Orientation
- Hospital
- Healthcare
