L.P.N. (licensed practical nurse)

Amani Travel Health Clinics; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Vernon, BC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services and monitor patient health. The successful candidate will ensure quality care and engage in immunization programs. Training will be provided. Position offers casual hours and potential for relocation.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Qualifications

• Training in practical nursing (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS).
• Experience is not required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients within defined scope.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
• Deliver immunization programs.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Education

College / CEGEP

Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse

Job description

Work Term : Casual

Work Language : English

Hours : 2 to 80 hours bi-weekly

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : Will train

Licensed practical / vocational nurse training (LPN, LVN, RPN, Cert., Dipl., AAS)

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Medical clinic

Tasks

• Ensure infection control
• Observe and record medication's therapeutic and side effects
• Record medication's therapeutic and side effects observations in patient files
• Take vital signs
• 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
• Engage in research activities related to nursing
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
• Deliver immunization programs
• Provide nursing care
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
• Ensure that quality nursing care is provided to patients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province / territory of work

Medical specialization

• Nursing

Security and safety

• Immunization records

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available