Nurse Practitioner
3 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the BC Cancer - Prince George clinic. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our cancer care team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination by performing duties such as escorting patients to the examining room, weighing patients, assisting them with undressing, and providing comfort measures.
- Prepare examining rooms for patient consultations and examinations by checking and laying out clean instruments, stocking rooms with required supplies, cleaning and making up rooms for the next patient, and collecting used instruments and sending them to central processing for sterilization.
- Assist nursing and medical staff with physical examinations by performing duties such as handing and receiving instruments and supplies, receiving and preparing specimens, and delivering them to the laboratory.
- Perform a variety of nursing procedures such as catheterizations and sterile dressings by applying and changing sterile or non-sterile dressings, colostomy care and irrigation, taking/recording blood pressure and/or rectal temperature, administering suppositories and enemas, taking temperatures, pulse, and/or respiration, and recording observations and reporting problems and/or changes to designated staff.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties such as organizing appointment lists, films, and reports for the clinic and ensuring charts are returned for order processing after examination, answering telephones, filing, and typing using a variety of software packages.
- Maintain instruments and equipment such as nasopharyngoscopes and ophthalmoscopes by cleaning them using methods such as the Steris system, checking function, reporting malfunctioning equipment to the Leader for action, and storing instruments and equipment ready for the next procedure.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living by providing personal care, including assisting with toilet needs, providing comfort measures such as positioning, and assisting with nourishments, including serving and collecting meal trays and feeding patients.
About You
We are looking for a qualified and experienced LPN who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our cancer care team. As an LPN, you will have:
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current full practicing licensure with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
About Us
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Location: 1215 Lethbridge St, Prince George, BC V2M 7E9
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0730 - 1530, 0800 - 1600, 0830 - 1630, as operations require
About BC Cancer
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs:
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
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