L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

ProVita Care Management Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated practical nurse to join their team in a fast-paced environment. This part-time role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing services, administer medications, and ensure infection control while delivering compassionate care to patients. With a focus on geriatric care, you will monitor patients' progress and work closely with a healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes. If you are a reliable team player who thrives under pressure and values client focus, this position is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse in the province.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patients' progress.
• Ensure infection control and provide personal care.
• Document therapeutic effects and collaborate with healthcare team.

Skills

Medication Administration

Infection Control

Patient Monitoring

Aseptic Techniques

Nutritional Monitoring

Vital Signs Measurement

Patient Care Planning

Health Education

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

• Salary 32.84 to 41.35 hourly (To be negotiated) / 24 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Casual employment, Part time leading to full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• Source: Job Bank #3222458

Overview

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Observe and record medication’s therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication’s therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
• Monitor established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
• Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families
• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province/territory of work
• Completion of the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.