Job Description

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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 in Primary Care.



Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Prince Rupert & Queen Charlotte Islands, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides on-going services in a multi-disciplinary clinic setting to clients of ages with a variety of acute and chronic illnesses/diseases. The LPN works in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and collaborates with members of the clinical and administrative team to ensure that patient set up and follow up are handled efficiently.



Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC's family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.'s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health's approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

Fraser Lake

is known as the "White Swan Capital of the World" for the hundreds of migrating trumpeter swans that winter there each November. With a superb view of the surrounding lakes and rivers from the top of Mouse Mountain, the area's most prominent landmark, you are sure to be enchanted with the Village of Fraser Lake. The main industries are mining and forestry. Fraser Lake has one elementary school and one combined elementary/secondary school. The population of Fraser Lake is 1,000 residents. Check out [a https://www.northernhealth.ca/our-communities/fraser-lake Fraser Lake for more information on this unique rural community.[/a]

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits. Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions Employee referral program Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession) Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

Program certificates or diplomas High school/college/university transcripts etc. It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before

applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
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Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant. 2) two years recent acute care or community health nursing experience in a clinic setting. Class 5 Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, co-workers, member of the multi-disciplinary team and the public. Ability to deal with others effectively. Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the CLPNBC including administering medications. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health 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.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
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Comments

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Competition #:

05707725


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Employee Type:

CASUAL


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Bargaining Unit:

BCNU


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Facility:

FRASER LAKE D & T CENTRE


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Location:

Fraser Lake, BC


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Department:

FLO INTERPROF TEAM 1


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Reports To:

MANAGER


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Hourly Wage:

$32.84 - $41.35


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Close Date:

AUGUST 29, 2025






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