Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn), Clinical Decision Unit

Position: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), CLINICAL DECISION UNIT
Position Summary
Join Safer Care:
Transform Care. Improve Lives. Shape the Future.

Safer Care is Northern Health’s multi-year clinical quality improvement and digital transformation initiative—and a key strategic priority. This work is transforming how hospital-based care is delivered across the North by putting patients first and empowering care teams with modern digital tools and real-time information.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by innovation, and ready to help build safer, smarter healthcare, we invite you to be part of this system-wide transformation.

Join Northern Health. Join Safer Care. Build the future of care.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Transformation LPN supports designated units by delivering in-person education for the implementation of Safer Care. This role functions as part of the Safer Care Transformation Team (SCIT). The LPN, Clinical Transformation offers clinical support before, during, and after Safer Care activation in acute facilities.

The LPN actively engages in learning sessions for workflow reviews, skill enhancement, and associated practice changes through formal and informal sessions. The LPN attends Safer Care Readiness meetings and shares resources and updates with clinical teams. This position assists acute care teams in preparing for the upcoming go-live of Safer Care by providing clinician support, tracking common issues, escalating problems, offering workload support, and supporting issue resolution and system troubleshooting for frontline clinicians and clinical leaders alongside the Safer Care team.

This position involves collaborative efforts with clinical teams and leadership, serving as a knowledgeable guide to provide insights on new features or modifications to existing program workflows.

Travel to various Acute Care Sites based on operational need may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Northern Health in accordance with the service assignment, and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Sunday – Thursday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.

• Minimum of one (1) year recent relevant nursing experience.

• Extensive experience working with personal computers.

• Valid BC Driver’s licence.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal effectively with members of the health care team.

• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and teaching skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

• Knowledge of the resources and support services required for the development of clinical order sets.

• Ability to demonstrate techniques.

• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives.

• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.…