Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Omineca and Yellowhead (Smithers)

Primary care nursing at Northern Health calls for compassionate patient care and sound clinical assessment skills. Work days, Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00.
As a Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse, you will support clients across physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. Working under a Primary Care Team Lead or designate, you will follow professional standards and the BCCNM code of ethics. You will contribute to an interprofessional team and apply best practice within each client’s care plan and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess clients and recognize changes in health status
Plan, implement, and provide personal and nursing care
Follow primary care plans developed with interprofessional teams
Establish rapport with clients and their families
Operate related equipment and relevant computer applications
Requirements:
Graduate from a recognized Practical Nursing program
Register as a practicing LPN with BCCNM
One year of recent related experience, or equivalent preparation
Hold a current valid BC Driver’s License
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Bring licensed practical nursing, assessment, and care-planning skills to Northern Health’s primary and community care services.