Nurse Career Opportunities in a Community Setting
2 weeks ago
Northern Health Authority covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Salary
$32.84 - $41.35/hour as of April 1, 2024, making it one of the competitive nursing salaries in the region.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Dawson Creek & District Hospital.
Under the direction of the Unit/Program Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. The LPN functions in accordance with the competency guidelines and scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant is required. Key skills include:
•Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents, families, co-workers, members of the multidisciplinary team and the public.
•Ability to deal with others effectively.
•Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
•Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BCCNM including administering medications.
•Ability to operate related equipment.
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Benefits
Northern Health Authority offers a comprehensive benefit package including extended health/dental, a municipal pension plan, four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service, financial support for moving expenses, employee referral program, employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities, and spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
Work Environment
Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC.
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