L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a practical nurse to provide essential services in geriatrics. Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting in surgeries, and monitoring patient care. Eligible candidates must have a diploma, CPR, and First Aid certifications. This role requires working on-site with specific health benefits and a focus on patient-centered care.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and apply aseptic techniques.
• Conduct specimen collection and ensure infection control.
• Provide technical assistance to surgical teams.
• Monitor patients' progress and provide nursing services.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

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

On site

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Conduct specimen collection
• 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
• Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons
• 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program