Orthopedic Licensed Practical Nurse

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic LPN to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will perform vital assessments, provide personal care, and carry out essential nursing procedures. Your expertise in Orthopaedic Technology will be crucial in applying casts, managing traction equipment, and ensuring patient safety. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your skills will contribute to high-quality patient care and safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered LPN with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of training in Orthopaedic Technology with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide personal care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply and remove casts and splints, monitor traction equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Medication Administration

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

LPN Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Orthopaedic Technology Training

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Coordinator or designate and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, performs assessments, plans and provides personal care, and performs nursing procedures. Performs a variety of orthopaedic technician functions such as applying and removing casts and splints and setting up, monitoring, and adjusting traction equipment as directed by the physician. The Orthopaedic LPN operates in accordance with the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, and according to agency operating policies and standards and unit specific protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

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

Completion of recognised training in Orthopaedic Technology plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
• Knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, including administering medications.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD476.pdf