Licensed Practical Nurse; lpn), Emergency

Position Summary

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 Fort St. John Hospital.

Working within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Northern Health, the LPN works closely with the care team in direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating interventions, and coordinating health services for the Emergency Department patients.

Participates in discharge and/or care planning, functions as a patient advocate, and teaches patients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family. Establishes, maintains, and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Under a team‑based model, provides care to patients across the lifespan, and their families, based on stable and/or predictable states of health by initiating and following established plans of care.

Recognizes and responds to unexpected patient outcomes by communicating and collaborating with other members of the healthcare team. Documents care provided and response to incidents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Emergency Department expectations. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as needed.

Days, Nights – 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, Rotating

• Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses and one (1) year recent experience working in a related area of care.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Demonstrate ability in nursing practice related to caring for patients in the Emergency Department (e.g., those across the lifespan with stable and predictable states of health – including but not limited to patients with complex disease, acute/chronic disease management; mental health and substance use issues).
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnoses (e.g., malignancies, acute/chronic respiratory illness, renal and hepatic failure, GI illnesses, chronic wounds, orthopedic injuries, mental health, substance use).
• Demonstrated ability to perform nursing assessments and interventions related to common diagnoses and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated patient group (e.g., cancer supportive care, pain management, wound care, venipuncture, diabetes management, first aid, pediatric, mental health and substance use and harm reduction strategies).
• Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical judgments to provide safe ethical patient care and manage a select population of patients; knows when and how to seek out clinical support as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize potential complications and care issues, alert the RN or most responsible provider, and effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behavior using non‑violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.
• Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment (oxygen delivery equipment, vital signs monitor, glucometer, IV pumps, splints, dressings, walking aids, etc.) and maintains competency.
• Demonstrated ability to document patient care on appropriate systems and forms in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe and appropriate telephone consultations and document related discussions.
• Demonstrated skills in patient/family‑centered care planning, engagement, education, trauma‑informed care, and therapeutic communication. Knowledge of legislation, government policies, and procedures as they apply to patient and staff rights, and the impact of social, cultural, and family systems on outcomes.
• Demonstrated skill in performing LPN scope of practice and standards of care relevant to the Emergency…