licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)

YARROW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a permanent position in Kamloops, BC. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams, particularly in a geriatric setting. Candidates must have a relevant college diploma and be eligible for licensure.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure as a practical nurse by the province.
• Experience in geriatrics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ensure infection control.
• Monitor patients' progress and consult with healthcare team.
• Take vital signs and evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Skills

Medication Administration

Infection Control

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Evaluation

Education

College or CEGEP certificate/diploma

Job description

• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Administer medications
• Apply aseptic techniques including sterile dressing
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor nutritional intake
• Take vital signs
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of healthcare team

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Area of specialization

• Geriatrics

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Recognized employer
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Work Term : Permanent

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Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn • Kamloops, BC, CA