Posted 8 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Northern Health - BC
Mackenzie, British Columbia
Overview
Northern Health is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for the Med/Surg team at Mackenzie & District Hospital in rural BC. The work is full-scope LPN practice: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care within an interdisciplinary team. Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts are stated, and the posting describes benefits including health and dental coverage, a municipal pension plan and four weeks of vacation after one year.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Advocate for patients and families
- Work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Provide care on rotating day and night shifts
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program or equivalent
- Registration with BCCNM as a practicing LPN
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BCCNM LPN registration, Basic Cardiac Life Support |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Northern Health - BC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in a rural community? Northern Health is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join the Med/Surg team at Mackenzie & District Hospital.
Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care while practicing to the full scope of an LPN. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, advocate for patients and families, and work alongside healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes in a respectful and supportive environment.
Schedule
Rotating Days and Nights: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Why Join Northern Health?
Northern Health is committed to supporting nurses and creating positive practice environments. As part of BC's implementation of minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs), we are working to improve staffing levels and strengthen the quality of care provided to patients while enhancing the work environment for nurses.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized Practical Nursing program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing LPN registrant.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
What Northern Health Offers
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Municipal Pension Plan for eligible employees.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral incentives.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave for Indigenous employees.
- Access to the NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
- Loan forgiveness programs available through Federal and Provincial Governments for eligible professions.
- Incredible outdoor recreation opportunities and some of the shortest commute times in BC.
More About Northern Health
Northern Health serves nearly 300,000 people across Northern BC, providing hospital and community-based services throughout more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. With a team of more than 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting healthy communities across the region.
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where you can build meaningful connections, practice a broad range of skills, and enjoy an exceptional northern lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Northern Health in delivering outstanding care close to home.
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